Unipedal Diagnostic Lymphangiography Followed by Sequential CT Examinations in Patients With Idiopathic Chyluria: A Retrospective Study

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
Jian DongRengui Wang

Abstract

The objective of our study was to investigate the clinical value of diagnostic lymphangiography followed by sequential CT examinations in patients with idiopathic chyluria. Thirty-six patients with idiopathic chyluria underwent unipedal diagnostic lymphangiography and then underwent sequential CT examinations. The examinations were reviewed separately by two radiologists. Abnormal distribution of contrast medium, lymphourinary leakages, and retrograde flow were noted, and the range and distribution of lymphatic vessel lesions were recorded. The stage of idiopathic chyluria based on CT findings and the stage based on clinical findings were compared. Therapeutic management and follow-up were recorded. Statistical analyses were performed. Compared with CT studies performed after lymphangiography, diagnostic lymphangiography showed a unique capability to depict lymphourinary leakages in three patients. Lymphourinary fistulas and abnormal dilated lymphatic vessels were found in and around kidney in all patients. CT depicted retrograde flow of lymph fluid in 47.2% of patients. The consistency in staging chyluria based on CT findings and clinical findings was fair (κ = 0.455). Twenty-nine patients underwent conservative therapy, and s...Continue Reading

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Sep 22, 2018·AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology·Lionel ArrivéSanaâ El Mouhadi
Sep 22, 2018·AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology·Jian DongRengui Wang
Jul 31, 2020·Therapeutic Advances in Urology·Victoria StainerAmr Hawary
Jun 24, 2021·Nature Reviews. Nephrology·Michael D DonnanSusan E Quaggin
Aug 19, 2021·AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology·Hsien-Tzu Liu, Hsin-Kai Wang

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