1. Osteomalacia and osteoporosis associated with primary intestinal lymphangiectasis.
- Author
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Li XP, Shen WB, Long MQ, Meng XW, Lian XL, and Yu M
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Female, Humans, Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal diagnosis, Osteomalacia diagnosis, Osteoporosis diagnosis
- Abstract
Primary Intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL) is a common cause of protein losing enteropathy (PLE). It will affect enter-hepatic circulation of lipid-soluble vitamin, and absorption of electrolytes, cause malnutrition related osteomalacia or osteoporosis. While seldom health care workers noted to assess and treat osteomalacia or osteoporosis in PIL. Here we report a related case. We found increased parathyroid hormone, decreased 25(OH)D3, low bone mineral density, which indicated that the PIL patient had osteomalacia and/or osteoporosis. Adequate calcium and vitamin D supply can relieve the condition efficaciously. We should pay attention to osteomalacia and osteoporosis in PIL patients.
- Published
- 2012