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Posted On : 15 May 2006

Can protein losing enteropathy present without diarrhoea? What is the diagnostic method of choice in protein losing enteropathy?

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pediatriconcall

Two types of tests have been used to evaluate for Protein Losing Enteropathy. The first involves the intravenous administration of a radiolabeled substrate followed by the determination of radioactivity in the feces. The second type of test directly measures endogenous proteins in the feces. Protein losing enteropathy may occur without diarrhea and should be suspected in a child with hypoalbuminemia without a renal or liver pathology.

18 years ago

nikhil agrawal

Yes, the only manifestation can be just oedema {r-o hepatic and renal causes}, lymphopenia is suggestive.Alpha-1 antitrypsin clearance and radiocactive protein clearance are the methods of choice in diagnosing PLE.

18 years ago

vjosa

yes

18 years ago

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