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Pancreatic lymphangiectasis

MedGen UID:
344668
Concept ID:
C1856162
Finding
HPO: HP:0006273

Definition

The presence of lymphangiectasis in the pancreas. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVPancreatic lymphangiectasis

Conditions with this feature

Mullerian derivatives-lymphangiectasia-polydactyly syndrome
MedGen UID:
343489
Concept ID:
C1856159
Disease or Syndrome
A rare genetic disease characterized by the presence of Müllerian duct derivatives (rudimentary uterus, fallopian tubes, and atretic vagina) and other genital anomalies (cryptorchidism, micropenis) in male newborns, intestinal and pulmonary lymphangiectasia, protein-losing enteropathy, hepatomegaly, and renal anomalies. Postaxial polydactyly, facial dysmorphism (including broad nasal bridge, bulbous nasal tip, long and prominent upper lip with smooth philtrum, hypertrophic alveolar ridges, and mild retrognathia, among other features), and short limbs have also been described. The syndrome is fatal in infancy.

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PubMed

Sari S, Baris Z, Dalgic B
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2010 Oct;51(4):454-7. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e3181d1b162. PMID: 20512058

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Hui CK
Singapore Med J 2011 Sep;52(9):e177-9. PMID: 21947159

Diagnosis

Abiramalatha T, Johnson T, Balakrishnan U, Amboiram P
BMJ Case Rep 2019 Aug 30;12(8) doi: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229260. PMID: 31471355Free PMC Article
Ammoury RF, Croffie JM
Pediatr Rev 2010 Oct;31(10):407-15; quiz 415-6. doi: 10.1542/pir.31-10-407. PMID: 20889735
de Krijger RR, Albers MJ, Bogers AJ, Mooi WJ
Pediatr Dev Pathol 2004 Mar-Apr;7(2):204-9. doi: 10.1007/s10024-002-8093-5. PMID: 15179963
Granger DN, Barrowman JA
Gastroenterology 1983 May;84(5 Pt 1):1035-49. PMID: 6339310
Kearney GP, Mahoney EM, Maher E, Harrison JH
Am J Surg 1977 Sep;134(3):363-8. doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(77)90407-x. PMID: 331976

Therapy

Sari S, Baris Z, Dalgic B
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2010 Oct;51(4):454-7. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e3181d1b162. PMID: 20512058
Rao SS, Dundas S, Holdsworth CD
Dig Dis Sci 1987 Aug;32(8):939-42. doi: 10.1007/BF01296718. PMID: 3608736
Andorsky M, Finley A, Davidson M
Am J Dig Dis 1977 Jan;22(1):56-68. doi: 10.1007/BF01077399. PMID: 138361

Prognosis

Abiramalatha T, Johnson T, Balakrishnan U, Amboiram P
BMJ Case Rep 2019 Aug 30;12(8) doi: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229260. PMID: 31471355Free PMC Article
Hirano H, Nishigami T, Okimura A, Nakasho K, Uematsu K
Pathol Int 2004 Jul;54(7):532-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1827.2004.01651.x. PMID: 15189509
Rao SS, Dundas S, Holdsworth CD
Dig Dis Sci 1987 Aug;32(8):939-42. doi: 10.1007/BF01296718. PMID: 3608736

Clinical prediction guides

Sari S, Baris Z, Dalgic B
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2010 Oct;51(4):454-7. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e3181d1b162. PMID: 20512058

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