What is the clinical presentation of protein-losing enteropathy?
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Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) is a rare condition that involves the excessive loss of serum proteins from the gastrointestinal tract, and its clinical presentation is often dominated by severe peripheral edema. This syndrome results from an imbalance where the gastrointestinal protein loss exceeds the body's ability to synthesize new proteins, leading to a host of related complications.
