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Robot-assisted staged bilateral reno-lymphatic disconnection for massive idiopathic chyluria: A case report
- Source :
- Urology Case Reports, Vol 54, Iss , Pp 102720- (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2024.
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Abstract
- Chyluria, an abnormal lymphatic disorder, results in excessive abdominal lymph drainage into the urinary system, causing protein loss, nutritional deficiencies, and immune issues. Mainly linked to parasitic infections in developed countries, non-parasitic causes like trauma or tumors are rare. Typically appearing in adults with bilateral involvement, management options include conservative or surgical approaches. We present the case of a 13-year-old with congenital chyluria, treated with robot-assisted staged reno-lymphatic disconnection after failed interventional radiology. Bilateral scleroangiography followed, leading to persistently milky urine for a month. Finally, urine clarity improved, correlating with better urinalysis, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22144420
- Volume :
- 54
- Issue :
- 102720-
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Urology Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f7c8eeb601d44df4923d21d0928f33a5
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102720