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====Other Tests====

====Other Tests====

*Faecal α1-proteinase inhibitor concentrations or chromium 51-labelled albumin may be used to confirm [[Intestines Protein-Losing Diseases - Pathology|protein-losing enteropathy]].

*Faecal α1-proteinase inhibitor concentrations or chromium 51-labelled albumin may be used to confirm [[Protein Losing Enteropathy|protein-losing enteropathy]].

Preferably, a full thickness biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis.

Preferably, a full thickness biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis.

Refer to [[Intestines Inflammatory Bowel Disease And Related Conditions - Pathology #Lymphangiectasia|Lymphangiectasia]] for pathology

Refer to [[Lymphangiectasia|Lymphangiectasia]] for pathology

It is essential to distinguish a true lymphangiectasia from a secondary lacteal dilation due to [[Inflammatory Bowel Disease - WikiClinical|Inflammatory Bowel Disease ]] (IBD).  In the case of IBD, inflammatory infiltrate will be seen in the lamina propria, but the degree of infiltration may be underestimated if [[Oedema - Pathology|oedema]] is present.

It is essential to distinguish a true lymphangiectasia from a secondary lacteal dilation due to [[Inflammatory Bowel Disease|Inflammatory Bowel Disease ]] (IBD).  In the case of IBD, inflammatory infiltrate will be seen in the lamina propria, but the degree of infiltration may be underestimated if [[Oedema - Pathology|oedema]] is present.