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[Pyelolymphatic backflow complicating acute hemorrhagic cystitis: a case report]
1Department of Urology, Daisan Hospital, Jikei University School of Medicine.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|February 1, 1992
Summary
A 19-year-old woman developed pyelolymphatic backflow due to increased pelvic pressure during acute hemorrhagic cystitis. This rare complication stemmed from adenovirus infection obstructing the ureter.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Virology
Background:
- Acute hemorrhagic cystitis (AHC) is a severe bladder inflammation often caused by viral infections, primarily adenovirus.
- Intravesical ureter obstruction can lead to increased intrapelvic pressure, potentially causing urinary tract complications.
Observation:
- A case report details a 19-year-old female patient presenting with AHC.
- The patient experienced disturbed passage in the intravesical ureter, attributed to adenovirus-induced cystitis.
Findings:
- Pyelolymphatic backflow, a rare condition where urine flows into lymphatic vessels, was observed.
- This backflow was a direct consequence of elevated pelvic pressure resulting from the ureteral obstruction.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for pyelolymphatic backflow as a complication of severe AHC and ureteral obstruction.
- Understanding this association is crucial for managing complex urinary tract infections and preventing renal complications.