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Learn About Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia

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?
Natalie S. Evans
Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Internal Medicine

University Primary Care Practices Inc

158 W Main Rd, Suite 203, 
Conneaut, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Natalie Evans is an Internal Medicine provider in Conneaut, Ohio. Dr. Evans and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Superficial Thrombophlebitis, Pulmonary Embolism, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Distinguished in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia

Henry Ford Health System

19401 Hubbard Dr, 
Dearborn, MI 
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi
Accepting New Patients

Syed Ahsan is a Cardiologist in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Ahsan and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Dr. Ahsan is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Physician Groups Lc

1110 Highlands Plaza Dr E, Suite 280, 
Saint Louis, MO 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Stephanie Sandberg is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sandberg and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Sandberg is currently accepting new patients.

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