Intestinal lymphangiectasia: Understanding the bigger picture

Figure 1 Role of intestinal lymphatics in human body. The gut lymphatic system plays a very important role in body fluid balance, acquired immunity, chronic inflammation, shaping of gut microbiota, pharmacokinetic of drugs, and the transportation of lipid and metabolism.

Figure 2 Causes of secondary intestinal lymphangiectasia and its clinical implications. The paramount consideration in diagnosing primary intestinal lymphangiectasiae in adults lies in the meticulous exclusion of secondary causes.