Non-parasitic chyluria: a case report and review of the literature
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J Cortvriend1, J Van Nuffel, H Van den Bosch
1Department of Urology, AZ Middelheim, Antwerp.
Abstract:
Chyluria is due to the passage of chyle into the urine giving it a typical milky appearance. Although rarely seen in our countries it is well-known in areas where infections with Wuchereria bancrofti are endemic. Chyluria can also have non-parasitic causes of which only a few cases have been described. We briefly discuss etiologies and pathogenesis of chyluria and present a case of non-parasitic chyluria successfully treated by surgery. A short and critical review of the different treatment modalities is made.
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