RT Book, Section A1 Noel, Richard J. A2 Rudolph, Colin D. A2 Rudolph, Abraham M. A2 Lister, George E. A2 First, Lewis R. A2 Gershon, Anne A. SR Print(0) ID 7036027 T1 Chapter 390. Protein-Losing Enteropathy T2 Rudolph's Pediatrics, 22e YR 2011 FD 2011 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-149723-7 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=7036027 RD 2024/10/07 AB Protein-losing enteropathy is due to leakage of serum proteins through the mucosal lining into the lumen of the intestine. This may result from disruption of the mucosal surface by inflammation or erosion, rupture of lacteals from high pressure in the thoracic duct, or damage to the mucosal surface with disruption of the mucosal barrier.