Malnutrition can cause hypoalbuminemia. Gastrointestinal malignancies are among the causes of protein-losing enteropathy. Herein, we presented a case of protein-losing enteropathy due to gastrointestinal malignancy presenting with symptoms such as hypoalbuminemia and oedema in the hands and legs.
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