Refractory lymphatic ascites following laparoscopic management of renal lymphangiectasia: An unusual presentation.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2021

Abstract

Renal lymphangiectasia characterised by either unilocular or multilocular cystic lesion in and around the kidney is an uncommon condition. Presentation of these lesions is quite varied, which along with its uncommon occurrence adds to the challenges in the management of this condition. Most of these cases are managed conservatively and very rarely need any intervention. We present an unusual complication of refractory lymphatic ascites following laparoscopic deroofing of a unilocular renal lymphangiectasia in a 21-year-old gentleman who presented with left flank pain. The ascitic fluid analysis suggested non-chylous lymphatic ascites. The surgical outcome was rather exasperating for the patient than the disease itself. Hence, in the interest of the patient with minimal symptoms, if the imaging is highly suggestive of renal lymphangiectasia, either no intervention or the least invasive procedures should be attempted, whenever possible.

Volume

17

Issue

3

First Page

379

Last Page

381

ISSN

0972-9941

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

33885026

Department(s)

Department of Medicine

Document Type

Article

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