Lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left-sided cisterna chyli
Lymphatic filariasis is an uncommon condition in Hong Kong and is currently considered as one of the neglected tropical diseases by the World Health Organization. Blood tests are available for diagnosis of acute infections, but false negative results can occur with chronic manifestations of lymphati...
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| author | Siu Fung Mak, MBBS, FRCR Kar Ho Lee, MBChB, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM Hing Yan Danny Cho, MBBS, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM |
| author_facet | Siu Fung Mak, MBBS, FRCR Kar Ho Lee, MBChB, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM Hing Yan Danny Cho, MBBS, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM |
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| description | Lymphatic filariasis is an uncommon condition in Hong Kong and is currently considered as one of the neglected tropical diseases by the World Health Organization. Blood tests are available for diagnosis of acute infections, but false negative results can occur with chronic manifestations of lymphatic filariasis. We present a case which illustrates how radiological imaging can help with diagnosis of lymphatic filariasis. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f8e3b238fe7e4dc590c1c44eacc9a5af2025-01-18T05:04:01ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-03-0120315121516Lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left-sided cisterna chyliSiu Fung Mak, MBBS, FRCR0Kar Ho Lee, MBChB, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM1Hing Yan Danny Cho, MBBS, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM2Corresponding author.; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaLymphatic filariasis is an uncommon condition in Hong Kong and is currently considered as one of the neglected tropical diseases by the World Health Organization. Blood tests are available for diagnosis of acute infections, but false negative results can occur with chronic manifestations of lymphatic filariasis. We present a case which illustrates how radiological imaging can help with diagnosis of lymphatic filariasis.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043324013529ChyluriaLymphorenal fistulaFilariasisLymphangiogramLeft-sided cisterna chyli |
| spellingShingle | Siu Fung Mak, MBBS, FRCR Kar Ho Lee, MBChB, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM Hing Yan Danny Cho, MBBS, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM Lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left-sided cisterna chyli Radiology Case Reports Chyluria Lymphorenal fistula Filariasis Lymphangiogram Left-sided cisterna chyli |
| title | Lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left-sided cisterna chyli |
| title_full | Lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left-sided cisterna chyli |
| title_fullStr | Lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left-sided cisterna chyli |
| title_full_unstemmed | Lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left-sided cisterna chyli |
| title_short | Lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left-sided cisterna chyli |
| title_sort | lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left sided cisterna chyli |
| topic | Chyluria Lymphorenal fistula Filariasis Lymphangiogram Left-sided cisterna chyli |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043324013529 |
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