A Patient with Milky Urine: Nonparasitic Chyluria and Silver Nitrate Sclerotherapy
Joint Authors
Sivashankar, M.
Nandasena, A. C. N.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chyluria has become a rare clinical presentation in Sri Lanka, which may have a direct correlation with the low prevalence of lymphatic filariasis following the use of diethylcarbamazine and albendazole mass drug administration (MDA) for five rounds between 2002 and 2006.
Here we report a 50-year-old male who presented with milky urine and progressive weight loss, diagnosed as having nonparasitic chyluria.
The patient was initially managed with a trail of diethylcarbamazine (DEC) 6 mg/kg/day for 21 days and a low-fat diet with an unsatisfactory response.
Subsequent management with endoscopic instillation of 0.5% silver nitrate brought in him a quick response, which was maintained for a year.
Endoscopic sclerotherapy is considered a safer, effective and a minimally invasive treatment option for symptomatic patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sivashankar, M.& Nandasena, A. C. N.. 2020. A Patient with Milky Urine: Nonparasitic Chyluria and Silver Nitrate Sclerotherapy. Case Reports in Urology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151854
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sivashankar, M.& Nandasena, A. C. N.. A Patient with Milky Urine: Nonparasitic Chyluria and Silver Nitrate Sclerotherapy. Case Reports in Urology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151854
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sivashankar, M.& Nandasena, A. C. N.. A Patient with Milky Urine: Nonparasitic Chyluria and Silver Nitrate Sclerotherapy. Case Reports in Urology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151854
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151854