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Congenital Chylous Ascites and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type VI

We report the first observation of a patient with contgenital chylous ascites (CCA) and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VI due to primary lymphatic defect with additional vascular anomaly. CCA is a rare condition, and there is limited understanding of its pathophysiology and treatment options. We also r...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ermarth, Anna K., Pohl, John, Esty, Brittany, Sempler, Jessica K., Carey, John C., O’Gorman, Molly A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: American College of Gastroenterology 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5226192/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28119937
http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/crj.2016.159
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Sumario:We report the first observation of a patient with contgenital chylous ascites (CCA) and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VI due to primary lymphatic defect with additional vascular anomaly. CCA is a rare condition, and there is limited understanding of its pathophysiology and treatment options. We also review the patient’s treatment course mitigated with octreotide and total parenteral nutritional support, as there are no current established guidelines for CCA. Early recognition of possible association with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is important for quick intervention and successful management of pediatric patients.