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Intestinal Lymphangiectasia: A Rare Etiology of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Intestinal lymphangiectasia (IL) is a rare condition characterized by the blockage of lymphatic fluid draining from the small intestine. It commonly presents with symptoms such as malabsorption, diarrhea, and hypoproteinemia. Bleeding from IL is an infrequent manifestation. We report a rare case of bleeding intestinal lymphangiectasia in a patient who presented with symptomatic anemia and melena. Enteroscopy identified a focal mucosal lesion without active bleeding, while video capsule endoscopy revealed a mucosal lesion with active blood oozing in the proximal jejunum. Subsequent biopsy results confirmed focal lymphangiectasia with vascular congestion. The patient underwent laparoscopic resection of the jejunal lesion. Follow-up evaluations at 3 and 6 months showed no recurrence of symptoms.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70637

Authors: Mohamed A. Baghi, Abdulwahab Hamid, Ahmed Mohamed Badi, Muneera Jassim Al‐Mohannadi

Institutions: Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Weill Cornell Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar University

Language: English

Topic: Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820