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Learn About Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia

What is the definition of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia?
Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia is a digestive disorder in which the lymph vessels supplying the lining of the small intestine are enlarged. The cause of the condition is still unknown. The signs and symptoms include swelling of the legs and abdominal discomfort, loss of lymphatic fluid into the gastrointestinal tract, protein-losing enteropathy, too little albumin in the blood, reduced levels of antibodies, and immunodeficiency.
What are the alternative names for Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia?
  • Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia
  • Familial Waldmann's disease (type)
  • Primary intestinal lymphangiectasis
  • Waldmann disease
  • Waldmann's disease
Who are the top Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia Local Doctors?
Experienced in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Family Medicine
Experienced in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Family Medicine

Geisinger Clinic

2407 Reichart Rd, 
Bloomsburg, PA 
 (2.3 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Rebecca Beichner is a Family Medicine provider in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beichner and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Her top areas of expertise are Acquired Agranulocytosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

Experienced in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Family Medicine
Experienced in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Family Medicine

Geisinger Clinic

16 Woodbine Lane, Geisinger Optometry, 
Danville, PA 
 (7.0 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Richard Prisuta is a Family Medicine provider in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prisuta and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Internal Medicine

Geisinger Clinic

100 N Academy Ave, 
Danville, PA 
 (8.2 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Randall Brundage is an Internal Medicine provider in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brundage and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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