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Intestinal lymphangiectasia associated with recurrence of histiocytosis X

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Singapore Med J 2011; 52(9): e177-e179
Intestinal lymphangiectasia associated with recurrence of histiocytosis X

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Hui CK
Correspondence: Dr Chee-Kin Hui, bckhui@gmail.com

ABSTRACT
Intestinal lymphangiectasia may occur as a primary congenital disorder or a secondary disorder. Secondary lymphangiectasia could be associated with diseases such as abdominal carcinoma, retroperitoneal fibrosis or chronic pancreatitis. This is the first reported case of intestinal lymphangiectasia associated with recurrent histiocytosis X. This case report illustrates the need for more prospective, well-designed studies to determine the natural history and outcome of intestinal lymphangiectasia in the duodenum. Hopefully, these studies will also help clinicians identify which group of patients with intestinal lymphangiectasia in the duodenum is more likely to have a secondary cause.

Keywords: histiocytosis X, intestinal lymphangiectasia, secondary cause
Singapore Med J 2011; 52(9): e177–e179

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