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
Referral may be required

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Vascular Center

346 Deep South Farm Road, Suite B, 
Blairsville, GA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

James Reeves is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Blairsville, Georgia. Dr. Reeves is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, 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.

Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Internal Medicine

University Hospitals

11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Natalie Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Evans is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. She is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Superficial Thrombophlebitis, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
General Surgery
Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
General Surgery
Referral may be required

Sentara Vascular Specialists

2790 Godwin Blvd, Suite 305, 
Suffolk, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Marathi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Siddharth Bhende is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Bhende is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Bhende is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery - 2027. Dr. Bhende is currently accepting new patients.

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