Utility of MR lymphangiography in chylous ascites: A report of two cases
- Resource Type
- article
- Authors
- Pratibha Bhatia; Poonam Sherwani; Intezar Ahmed; Udit Chauhan; Sudhir Saxena
- Source
- South African Journal of Radiology, Vol 27, Iss 1, Pp e1-e4 (2023)
- Subject
- mr lymphangiography
central conducting lymphatics
chylous ascites
nodal lymphangiography
cisterna chyli
Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine
R895-920
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1027-202X
2078-6778
Dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) lymphangiography is a novel imaging technique with a potential role in suspected cases of lymphatic leaks. A 15-year-old male with a post operative chylous leak and an 8-year-old male who developed chylous ascites secondary to disseminated tuberculosis are presented. Both children underwent MR lymphangiography. Contribution: The role of DCE-MR lymphangiography in cases of chylous ascites to help guide appropriate management.