RT Book, Section A1 Noel, Richard J. A2 Kline, Mark W. SR Print(0) ID 1182907424 T1 Protein-Losing Enteropathy T2 Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e YR 2018 FD 2018 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259588594 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182907424 RD 2024/10/10 AB Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) refers to the loss of serum proteins through the mucosal lining into the lumen of the intestine. PLE may result from disruption of the mucosal surface by inflammation or erosion, rupture of lacteals from high pressure in the thoracic duct, or other damage to the mucosal surface that disrupts the mucosal barrier.