The pathogenesis of chyluria: Retroperitoneal lymphangiectasis

Abstract

Wuchereria bancrofti, which parasitizes in lymphatic system of human body, induces chyluria. Formerly, the pathogenesis of chyluria was explained to be due to obstruction of thoracic duct. This assay, through reviewing of literature and experiences in operation in renal pedicle, has pointed out a new concept of pathogenesis of chyluria— the retroperitoneal lymphangiectasis.

Keywords

chyluria / Wuchereria bancrofti / thoracic duct / lymphography

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