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Chyluria

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  • chyluria is the presence of chyle in the urine stream, which results in urine appearing milky white
    • chyluria is often caused by filariasis due to the parasite Wuchereria bancroft

    • non-parasitic chyluria is a very rare condition most frequently seen in patients with malignancies, following surgical interventions or abdominal trauma or due to congenital malformations of the lymphatic system

    • differential diagnosis of milky urine includes pyuria, lipiduria and phosphaturia

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