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Spontaneous Remission Of Chyluria

Ohyama et al., 1979Other/Unknown

Journal of Urology 121(3): March 1979; 316-317

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Case Details

Clinical Characteristics

The natural history of chyluria is not well known. We have followed 72 patients with chyluria WHO have not had treatment and the condition has disappeared in 36 cases (50%). In these cases the duration of chyluria varied from 3 days to 20 years, with an average of 44.3 months, but it was less than 6 months in about half of the cases.

Remission Characteristics

The condition has disappeared in 36 cases (50%)

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Not discussed

Clinical Treatment

No treatment