Patient Presenting with Massive Hematochyluria, Right Thigh Cellulitis and Lymphedema of Leg- A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
In lymphatic filariasis, patients occasionally present with chyluria, hematochyluria alone or along with other clinical manifestations like lymphangitis, lymphadenitis, elephantiasis, chylocele, chylothorax or chylous ascites. The chyle or hematochyle may clot leading to severe colicky abdominal pain, hypocholesterolemia, hypoproteinemia and anaemia. We report a case of filariasis presenting with massive hematochyluria and lymphangitis.
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Khatua C R
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