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J Pediatr Urol
; 3(1): 63-5, 2007 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18947703
ABSTRACT
Chyluria is defined as abnormal passage of chyle in the urine. It is usually seen in adults and is bilateral. The commonest cause is infestation with Wuchereria bancrofti. Other causes include trauma, tumours, tuberculosis and congenital malformations. This report describes the successful management of a 5-year-old child with long-standing, resistant and symptomatic unilateral chyluria. Failure of conservative treatment led to use of laparoscopic techniques to perform a lymphorenal disconnection with excellent outcome. Relevant literature is reviewed.