Erschienen in:
31.07.2018 | Case Report
Novel Lymphatic Imaging and Percutaneous Treatment of Chyluria
verfasst von:
Alexey Gurevich, Gregory J. Nadolski, Maxim Itkin
Erschienen in:
CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
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Ausgabe 12/2018
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Abstract
Chyluria is characterized by the presence of chyle in the urine and often presents clinically as urinary obstruction. Traditional treatments include dietary modifications, surgery and sclerotherapy. The recently developed intranodal lymphangiography and dynamic contrast-enhanced MR lymphangiography (DCMRL) provide better imaging of the lymphatic system. Interstitial lymphatic embolization is a new interventional technique that allows delivery of n-butyl cyanoacrylate glue into the network of the lymphatic vessels. This report describes the demonstration of lympho-urinary tract communications using DCMRL and intranodal lymphangiography in three patients who presented with chyluria, and successful treatment of chyluria in two patients using interstitial lymphatic embolization.