Although primary intestinal lymphangiectasia PIL results from congenital defects in the formation of lymphatic channels, the exact cause of PIL is unknown. Secondary IL is related to a base disease, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or surgery 2, 8, 20.
Puede ser primaria LIP, por defecto congénito en la formación de los canales linfáticos o secundaria a una enfermedad de base, radioterapia, quimioterapia o cirugías 2, 8, 20.