A Rare Cause of Gross Hematuria in Childhood: Renal Lymphangiectasia
Journal Title: The Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Renal lymphangiectasia is a rare disorder characterized by cystic malformation of the lymphatic ducts surrounding the kidney. In this article, an adolescent who presented with painless gross hematuria, hypertension, polycythemia and who was determined to have left perirenal lymphangiectasia and ipsilateral decreased renal function on imaging studies is reported.
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Çağla Serpil Doğan, Gülşah Kaya Aksoy
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