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Hennekam syndrome: an uncommon cause of chylous ascites and intestinal lymphangiectasia in the tropics

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Paediatric chylous ascites in tropics is commonly caused by infections and trauma. We describe the clinical characteristics of an uncommon inherited cause of chylous ascites, Hennekam syndrome, treated by nutritional modification.

Source: BMJ Case Reports

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229419

Authors: Jagadeesh Menon, Vybhav Venkatesh, Balamurugan Thirunavukkarasu, Sadhna Bhasin Lal

Institution: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2964321006

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Cites: 6

Cited by: 3

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