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Severe filarial chyluria Managed successfully with sclerotherapy: A case report from Sudan

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Chyluria is characterized by the passage of milky urine resulting from abnormal lymphatic drainage into the urinary tract. In parasitic cases, it is commonly caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and has varying severities. Diagnosis relies on clinical, laboratory, and radiological assessments, with treatment options spanning dietary modifications to surgical interventions. Case presentation: A 43-year-old male presented with chyluria for one year. He received medical treatment for filariasis without response. sclerotherapy with 5 % povidone Iodine was done successfully. Conclusion: Severe cases of chyluria can be treated successfully with povidone Iodine 5 %.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2025.102961

Authors: Eltahir Ahmed Eltahir, Ghassan Mahmoud Mohammed Yousuf, Walyeldin Elnour Mohamed Elfakey, Moneer Ali Abdallah, Muna Mohammed Ahmed Hamid Ahmed

Institutions: Kampala International University, Al Fashir University, Sinnar University, University of Bahri, Al-Neelain University

Language: English

Topic: Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,160