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Chyluria.

U T Aye, S T Aung

    Clinical Radiology
    |April 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Chyluria, characterized by lymphatic fluid in urine, was studied in 30 cases. Investigations revealed pyelolymphatic reflux and lymphatic abnormalities, suggesting complex lymphatic system involvement in chyluria pathogenesis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Medical Imaging
    • Parasitology

    Background:

    • Chyluria is a rare condition where lymphatic fluid enters the urinary system, causing milky urine.
    • Previous understanding of chyluria's pathophysiology, particularly lymphatic system involvement, requires further elucidation.
    • The study investigates chyluria cases to identify associated anatomical and functional abnormalities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the clinical and diagnostic features of chyluria.
    • To explore the role of pyelolymphatic reflux and lymphatic abnormalities in chyluria.
    • To assess renal function and microfilarial presence in chyluria patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 30 chyluria cases from 1968-1973.
    • Diagnostic imaging included retrograde pyelography and lymphangiography.

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  • Assessment of renal function, blood eosinophil counts, and microfilaria presence.

    • Main Results:

    • Pyelolymphatic reflux was a consistent finding on retrograde pyelography.
    • Lymphangiography revealed numerous calf lymphatics and contrast in the calyceal system.
    • Associated features included para-renal cysts, enlarged lymph nodes compressing the renal pelvis, and dilated renal lymphatics.

    Conclusions:

    • Chyluria is associated with significant lymphatic abnormalities, including pyelolymphatic reflux and dilated lymphatics.
    • While microfilaria was detected in a small subset, other etiological factors likely contribute to chyluria.
    • The thoracic duct remains patent, indicating the reflux originates more distally in the lymphatic system.