J Korean Radiol Soc.
1983 Mar;19(1):260-264. 10.3348/jkrs.1983.19.1.260.
2 cases of lymphatico-calyceal fistula causing chyluria
- KMID: 2463227
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1983.19.1.260
Abstract
- After advent of lymphangiographic technique, the causes of chyluria can be evaluated by lymphangiography. Themost common etiology known until today is parasitic origin, expecially filariasis. In Korea, established organismof filariasis is Brugia malayi. And other nonparasitic etiologies such as retroperitoneal malignancy, chronicinflammatory diseases, trauma, pregnancy, aneurysm are very rare. The authors experienced two cases oflymphatico-calyceal fistulas causing chyluria demostrated by lymphangiography. The etiology of these two caseswere unknown exactly, but the clinical diagnosis were filariasis. These cases are reported with emphasis on thelymphangiographic findings of chyluria.
