Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
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What is the definition of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia?
Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia is a digestive disorder in which the lymph vessels supplying the lining of the small intestine are enlarged. The cause of the condition is still unknown. The signs and symptoms include swelling of the legs and abdominal discomfort, loss of lymphatic fluid into the gastrointestinal tract, protein-losing enteropathy, too little albumin in the blood, reduced levels of antibodies, and immunodeficiency.
What are the alternative names for Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia?
  • Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia
  • Familial Waldmann's disease (type)
  • Primary intestinal lymphangiectasis
  • Waldmann disease
  • Waldmann's disease
Who are the top Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Vascular Surgery
Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Vascular Surgery

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Vascular Center

200 South Enota Drive Northeast, Suite 360, 
Gainesville, GA 
Experience:
24+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

James Reeves is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Reeves is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Reeves is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Vascular Surgery - 2012. Dr. Reeves is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Vascular Surgery
Advanced in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Vascular Surgery

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Concord

100 Medical Park Drive, Suite 210, 
Concord, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Felipe Navarro is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Navarro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Pulmonary Embolism, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Navarro is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Navarro is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Cardiology
Advanced in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Cardiology

Tower Health Medical Group Vascular Surgical Specialists - West Reading Suite 1070

301 S 7th Ave, Ste 1070, 
West Reading, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

Hassam Saif is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Saif is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Saif is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center