Swollen legs and false nephrotic syndrome: a case of primary lymphatic dysplasia with intermittent chyluria

Swollen legs and false nephrotic syndrome: a case of primary lymphatic dysplasia with intermittent chyluria

Chyluria, defined as the presence of chyle in urine, is a rare condition caused by an abnormal communication between the lymphatic system and the urinary tract. It can present with massive proteinuria and characteristic milky urine, mimicking nephrotic syndrome. We report the case of a 23-year-old w...

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Main Authors: Giorgia Sasia, Teresa Morgillo, Christian Bracco, Corrado Magnino, Giulia Racca, Remo Melchio, Luigi Maria Fenoglio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2025-05-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
intermittent chyluria
nephrotic syndrome
lymphatic fistula
venous thrombosis
Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/5348
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