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Schematic diagram illustrating the pathophysiology for the PLE produced by increased lymphatic pressure resulting from increased venous pressure (PVein).
Note: The lymphatic ruptures into the intestinal lumen, allowing decompression and retrograde drainage of the systemic lymph.
Abbreviation: PLE, protein losing enteropathy.
