Anasarca Secondary to Protein-Losing Enteropathy Leading to the Diagnosis of a Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumor in a Young Female: A Case Report From an Indian Suburb.

A 34-year-old woman presented with worsening generalized swelling and breathlessness for four months; physical examination showed pallor, diffuse anasarca, and bilateral crackles on respiratory auscultation. Laboratory investigations showed severe hypoproteinemia, fat malabsorption with fat-soluble vitamin deficiency, and significant protein loss in the stool. Imaging studies revealed pulmonary edema, ascites, bowel wall edema, and a duodenal polyp. Further evaluating the duodenal polyp, a grade two duodenal neuroendocrine tumor (NET) was identified. She was managed with subcutaneous octreotide and duodenal polypectomy, resulting in significant clinical improvement. This case highlights the importance of diagnosing and managing protein-losing enteropathy secondary to gastric neuroendocrine tumors.

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