Protein-losing enteropathy

Definition

Pathological conditions in the intestines that are characterized by the gastrointestinal loss of serum proteins, including serum albumin; immunoglobulins; and at times lymphocytes. Severe condition can result in hypogammaglobulinemia or lymphopenia. Protein-losing enteropathies are associated with a number of diseases including intestinal lymphangiectasis; whipple'S disease; and neoplasms of the small intestine.

Also known as protein-losing enteropathy, protein-losing enteropathy (disease) — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 10611 per MONDO
• ICD9 579.8 per MONDO
• MESH D011504 per MONDO
• OMIM 226300 per MONDO
• Orphanet 566175 per MONDO
• SCTID 22542007 per MONDO
• UMLS C4538570 per MONDO

Drugs indicated