INTRODUCTION
Waldmann’s Disease, or Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia (PIL), was
first described in 19611. It is a rare disorder of
unknown etiology that causes protein-losing
enteropathy2. The condition is characterized by the
dilation and leakage of intestinal lymphatic vessels, leading to
hypoalbuminemia, hypogammaglobulinemia, and
lymphopenia3. The symptoms of the disease depend on
the severity and location of the affected lymphatic vessels, ranging
from mild edema in the lower
extremities to generalized edema, ascites, pleural effusion, chronic
diarrhea, among others1. While it typically develops
in early childhood, we present the case of a 55-year-old male.