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Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia presenting as limb hemihyperplasia: a case report and literature review.

Ammar Abdulaziz Khayat
Published in: BMC gastroenterology (2021)
The presence of unilateral lower limb edema should not preclude the diagnosis of systemic disorders, and a high index of suspicion is required in atypical presentations. A good knowledge about Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia manifestations, and physical examination skills to differentiate edema or lymphedema from tissue overgrowth can significantly aid in the diagnosis.
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