Protein losing enteropathy as a sole manifestation of intestinal non-hodgkin's lymphoma; a case report and review of the literature

Protein losing enteropathy [PLE] as an initial finding of lymphoma, is extremely rare in childhood. We describe clinical and pathological features of an unusual case of gastrointestinal lymphoma presented with PLE as a sole manifestation. Differential diagnosis in children presenting with PLE is critical because early diagnosis and treatment are important for survival in patients with lymphoma