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This document discusses protein losing enteropathy (PLE), which is an uncommon cause of low albumin levels in the blood caused by excessive loss of protein from the gastrointestinal tract. PLE has a variety of potential causes and can be challenging to diagnose and treat. The key diagnostic test is measuring alpha-1-antritrypsin levels in stool and blood to calculate clearance, with elevated clearance indicating PLE. Alternative causes of low albumin like liver disease must also be considered. Treatment dep

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