Bilateral Renal Lymphangiectasia

Renal Lymphangiectasia (RLM) is very rare benign lymphatic malformation. It can be misdiagnosed for other cystic renal masses, most commonly polycystic kidneys. Though incidentally found in most cases, it may be the cause for hypertension and renal failure in undiagnosed patients. Here, we report a...

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Published in:Journal of clinical and diagnostic research 2016-09, Vol.10 (9), p.TD01-TD02
Main Authors: Pandya, Vaidehi K, Shah, Maulin K, Gandhi, Shruti P, Patel, Himanshu V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ct scan
polycystic kidneys
Radiology Section
ultrasound
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Summary:Renal Lymphangiectasia (RLM) is very rare benign lymphatic malformation. It can be misdiagnosed for other cystic renal masses, most commonly polycystic kidneys. Though incidentally found in most cases, it may be the cause for hypertension and renal failure in undiagnosed patients. Here, we report a case of an adult asymptomatic male with bilateral RLM which was detected as an incidental finding on ultrasound. Confirmation by CT-scan and laboratory diagnosis of aspirated fluid was done, and patient was managed conservatively.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X
DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2016/19475.8409