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Protein Losing Enteropathy (view source)
Revision as of 14:39, 14 February 2011
, 14:39, 14 February 2011Text replace - "[[Oedema - Pathology" to "[[Oedema"
*'''Weight loss''' is the most evident sign.
*'''Weight loss''' is the most evident sign.
*'''Diarrhoea''' occurs due to the loss of protein into the GI tract and subsequent osmotic movement of fluid. Melaena may occur with GI haemorrhage.
*'''Diarrhoea''' occurs due to the loss of protein into the GI tract and subsequent osmotic movement of fluid. Melaena may occur with GI haemorrhage.
*[[Oedema - Pathology|'''Oedema''']], '''ascites''' and '''pleural effusion''' due to reduced plasma oncotic pressure.
*[[Oedema|'''Oedema''']], '''ascites''' and '''pleural effusion''' due to reduced plasma oncotic pressure.
*'''Thickened intestines''' may be detectable on abdominal palpation and this finding may be related to the primary pathological process.
*'''Thickened intestines''' may be detectable on abdominal palpation and this finding may be related to the primary pathological process.
*[[Thromboembolism|'''Thromboembolic]] disease''' due to the loss of plasma anticoagulants such as antithrombin III.
*[[Thromboembolism|'''Thromboembolic]] disease''' due to the loss of plasma anticoagulants such as antithrombin III.