Osler‐Weber‐Rendu syndrome is an uncommon vascular disorder inherited as an autosomal dominant trait with varying penetrance and expression. A multidisciplinary approach is used for a detailed diagnostic workup and management based on the patient's symptoms at presentation.
Waldmann’s disease / Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia, is an unusual
cause of protein losing enteropathy primarily characterized by
lymphopenia, hypoalbuminemia and hypogammaglobulinemia. However,
variable clinical presentation results in diagnostic dilemma and
effective management. We present a toddler diagnosed with Waldmann’s
disease managed with high protein diet and medium chain triglycerides
supplementation.
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