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When proteinuria is not detected in well-appearing
children admitted with oedema, protein losing enteropathy
must be considered.
ABSTRACT
Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate paediatric patients with protein losing enteropathy (PLE).
Methods: Fourteen cases diagnosed as PLE were evaluated in terms of aetiologies, diagnostic methods, laboratory findings, treatment procedures and long-term prognosis.