A Case of Cutaneous Chylous Reflux.
- Author:
Sung Won WHANG
1
;
Jin Moon KANG
;
Jong Doo LEE
;
Min Geol LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cutaneous;
Chylous reflux
- MeSH:
Chyle;
Filariasis;
Hand;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2000;38(3):376-379
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The term cutaneous chylous reflux refers to the back flow of chyle from its normal route and the discharge of chyle from the skin. Primary chylous reflux suggests the absence of an apparent etiology and may be due to malformations of mesenteric lymphatics. On the other hand, secondary chylous reflux is the result from irradiation, neoplasm, trauma and infection with filariasis. Here we report a case of primary cutaneous chylous reflux that has a unique clinical feature.
