Primary lymphoedema associated with xanthomatosis, vaginal lymphorrhoea and intestinal lymphangiectasia.

Karg, E; Bereczki, C; Kovacs, J; Korom, I; Varkonyi, A; Megyeri, P; Turi, S · Br J Dermatol · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Primary lymphoedema associated with chylous reflux is a very rare clinical entity. We report a 3-year-old girl with unilateral lymphoedema, xanthomatosis and vaginal lymphorrhoea. Biopsy also revealed intestinal lymphangiectasia. This paper also presents a brief review of the literature and draws attention to the significance of the xanthomatous eruption in the diagnosis of a chylous reflux.

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