Protein Losing Enteropathy as a Sole Manifestation of Intestinal Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma; A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Protein losing enteropathy (PLE) as an initial finding of lymphoma, is extremely rare in childhood. We describe clinical and pathological features of an unusual case of gastrointestinal lymphoma presented with PLE as a sole manifestation. Differential diagnosis in children presenting with PLE is critical because early diagnosis and treatment are important for survival in patients with lymphoma.