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Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Definition Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) is a clinical syndrome due to a myriad of etiologies and characterized by excessive gastrointestinal (GI) protein loss. The immediate sequel of this protein loss is hypoproteinemia and edema; additional associated symptoms may include abdominal pain…