Protein losing enteropathy: A rare complication of ulcerative colitis
Sultan Turel, Ali Kirik, Berkay Kuscu, Ugur Ergun, Mehmet Nur Kaya, Teoman Dogru
DOI: 10.5455/medscience.2019.08.9123 · Page: 1041-3 · 171 Views · 8 Downloads · 0 Citations
Abstract
Abstract
Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) is a rare gastrointestinal condition that has been related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), namely ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). These pathologies damage the mucosal integrity, thereby leading to an increased transfer of plasma proteins into the bowel lumen. Because of its rarity, incidence and prevalence of this condition are not well known. Depending upon the underlying cause, the clinical course of PLE is highly variable, but mainly consists of edema, ascites, pericardial and pleural effusions. Here, we report a case of PLE caused by UC, in which total colectomy lead to complete improvement of hypoalbuminemia.
Key words: Protein-losing enteropathy, alpha-1 antitrypsin, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease
Keywords : Protein-losing enteropathy; alpha-1 antitrypsin; ulcerative colitis; inflammatory bowel disease