Computed tomography after lymphangiography in the diagnosis of intestinal lymphangiectasia with protein-losing enteropathy in Noonan's syndrome

M Keberle, H Mörk, M Jenett, D Hahn, M Scheurlen - European Radiology, 2000 - Springer
M Keberle, H Mörk, M Jenett, D Hahn, M Scheurlen
European Radiology, 2000Springer
Noonan's syndrome is a rare congenital disorder that may be associated with abnormalities
in the lymphatic drainage. In this case of a 21-year-old man CT after bipedal
lymphangiography confirmed the diagnosis of intestinal lymphangiectasy causing protein-
losing enteropathy in Noonan's syndrome by showing contrast-enhanced abnormal
lymphatic vessels in the mesentery and the intestinal wall. Because of the benefit of diet in
case of intestinal involvement, we recommend a thorough documentation of the lymphatic …
Abstract
Noonan's syndrome is a rare congenital disorder that may be associated with abnormalities in the lymphatic drainage. In this case of a 21-year-old man CT after bipedal lymphangiography confirmed the diagnosis of intestinal lymphangiectasy causing protein-losing enteropathy in Noonan's syndrome by showing contrast-enhanced abnormal lymphatic vessels in the mesentery and the intestinal wall. Because of the benefit of diet in case of intestinal involvement, we recommend a thorough documentation of the lymphatic drainage with lymphangiography followed by CT, if clinical signs of lymphatic dysplasia, such as pleural effusions, lymphedema, or hypoproteinemia are present.
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