Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Ahmet Özen, Michael J. Lenardo
Abstract
Loss of plasma proteins into the gastrointestinal tract may be due to capillary diffusion of proteins into the interstitium, epithelial permeability, or leakage and rupture of dilated lacteals.
Topics & Concepts
Protein losing enteropathyMedicineEnteropathyInternal medicineDiseaseCeliac Disease Research and ManagementFood Allergy and Anaphylaxis ResearchInflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis