ISLET CELL TUMOR, MALIGNANT
\ˈa͡ɪlət sˈɛl tjˈuːmə], \ˈaɪlət sˈɛl tjˈuːmə], \ˈaɪ_l_ə_t s_ˈɛ_l t_j_ˈuː_m_ə]\
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Idiopathic Hypercatabolic Hypoproteinemias
- series of gastrointestinal disorders which share in common excessive loss protein, mainly albumin, across gut wall. occur stomach (Menetrier disease), as well the small bowel (intestinal lymphangiectases, assorted inflammatory states). They are also occasionally associated with congestive heart failure (again a bowel protein loss).