Protein losing enteropathy is characterized by all except:
Decreased serum albumin and globulin
Normal lymphatic flow
99mTc -dextran radionuclide study done
Lymphangiectasia on biopsy
Protein losing enteropathy Presents with puffy eyes and pedal edema and low serum albumin in patients with GI diseases. If the loss of albumin exceeds the rate of synthesis, hypoalbuminemia -edema develops Intestinal lymphangiectasia , dilatation of intestinal lymphatics leads to loss of lymph fluid into gastrointestinal tract, leading to the development of hypo-proteinemia and resultant edema. The test used for diagnosis is Tc 99 radio-nuclide scan Choice B is the wrong statement since it says normal flow of Lymphatics.
Malabsorbtion Syndrome