Diagnostic Dilemma In Diagnosing Rare Cause Of Protein Losing Enteropathy:Waldmann’s Disease

Abstract

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.