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Cutaneous chylous reflux
Author(s) -
CHERN LC.,
LIN CS.,
WONG CK.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1989.tb01358.x
Subject(s) - lymphatic system , backflow , reflux , medicine , ultrastructure , anatomy , pathology , disease , mechanical engineering , engineering , inlet
SUMMARY Two cases of cutaneous chylous reflux are described. Both patients had many translucent white vesicles from which milk‐like fluid wept intermittently. Lymphangiogram revealed dilated, tortuous lymphatic vessels and dermal backflow. Electron microscopic studies showed an abnormal ultrastructure of the dilated lymphatics.