Title of article
Successful Treatment of Chyluria, Glomerular and Tubular Abnormalities in a Young Lady with Silver Nitrate Instillation
Author/Authors
Abraham, Georgi Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, India , Pratap, Balaji Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, India , Govindan, Priyanka Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, India , Matthew, Milly Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, India
From page
231
To page
234
Abstract
A 21- year-old lady presented with chyluria, severe malnutrition, secondary amenorrhea, profound hypoalbuminemia, heavy proteinuria and renal tubular abnormalities suggestive of Type IV renal tubular acidosis. No particular cause for chyluria could be ascertained. She was successfully treated with an injection of 2% silver nitrate into the left ureter and urinary bladder. She continues to be well after 15 years of follow-up.
Keywords
Chyluria , IgA deposition , Type IV RTA
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Record number
2673770
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