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A finding that is not clear what will emerge when you see it: Hypoalbuminemia

Miraç Vural Keskinler(ISTANBUL MEDENIYET UNIVERSITY)0000-0003-4863-9666
Ender İğneci(ISTANBUL MEDENIYET UNIVERSITY)
Ertunç Şimdi(ISTANBUL MEDENIYET UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-1159-8728
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Publication Date
2022-04-01
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Herein, we presented a case of protein-losing enteropathy due to gastrointestinal malignancy presenting with symptoms such as hypoalbuminemia and oedema in the hands and legs.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Malnutrition can cause hypoalbuminemia.
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Key Findings & Data:Gastrointestinal malignancies are among the causes of protein-losing enteropathy.
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Conclusion & Impact:Herein, we presented a case of protein-losing enteropathy due to gastrointestinal malignancy presenting with symptoms such as hypoalbuminemia and oedema in the hands and legs.
🔬Design:Case Report
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⚙️Variables:Hypoalbuminemia · colon cancer · protein-losing enteropathy

Abstract

Malnutrition can cause hypoalbuminemia. Gastrointestinal malignancies are among the causes of protein-losing enteropathy. Herein, we presented a case of protein-losing enteropathy due to gastrointestinal malignancy presenting with symptoms such as hypoalbuminemia and oedema in the hands and legs.

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Keskinler, M. V., İğneci, E., Şimdi, E. (2022). A finding that is not clear what will emerge when you see it: Hypoalbuminemia. Turkish Journal of Internal Medicine, Volume: 4 Special Issue. https://doi.org/10.46310/tjim.1073366

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