Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome due to Intestinal Kaposi's Sarcoma
Laine L, Politoske EJ, Gill P. Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome due to Intestinal Kaposi's Sarcoma. JAMA Internal Medicine 1987, 147: 1174-1175. PMID: 3592885, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.1987.00370060170028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProtein-losing enteropathyIntestinal Kaposi's sarcomaKaposi's sarcomaImmunodeficiency syndromeFecal alpha-1-antitrypsinAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAlpha-1 antitrypsinAnkle edemaPleural effusionMarked elevationGastrointestinal tractSarcomaEnteropathyPatientsHypoalbuminemiaAIDSSyndromeEdemaEffusionTractAntitrypsinMonths