Uro-lymphatic fistula associated with urolithiasis: A case report

Uro-lymphatic fistulas are rare, and involve communication between the renal collecting system and the lymphatic system. The disorder is usually caused by the obstruction of lymphatic vessels due to several diseases, leading to chyluria. Here, we report the case of a patient with a uro-lymphatic fis...

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Published inRadiology case reports Vol. 17; no. 5; pp. 1521 - 1523
Main Authors Tsuboi, Keisuke, Katsumori, Tetsuya, Mino, Daichi, Kubota, Hiroaki, Yoshikawa, Tatsuya
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01.05.2022
Elsevier
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Case Report
CT urography
Hydronephrosis
Renal stone
Uro-lymphatic fistula
Urolithiasis
Renal stone
CT urography
Uro-lymphatic fistula
Urolithiasis
Hydronephrosis
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Summary:Uro-lymphatic fistulas are rare, and involve communication between the renal collecting system and the lymphatic system. The disorder is usually caused by the obstruction of lymphatic vessels due to several diseases, leading to chyluria. Here, we report the case of a patient with a uro-lymphatic fistula, considered to be associated with urolithiasis.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2022.02.031