Abstract
Chylous ascites is rare in clinical practice. It is characterized by milky-appearing peritoneal fluid with a triglycerides concentration of >1.25 mmol/l (110 mg/dl). Its pathophysiology is related to a disruption in the normal lymphatic flow. It is more common after trauma (including post surgery), neoplasia or atypical infections such as tuberculosis or filariasis. Other rare medical causes have been reported. The treatment is supportive and focused on correction of the underlying pathology. We report here the first case of chylous ascites caused by giant liver hemangioma and discuss the management of this condition.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 478-483 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2012 |
Keywords
- Ascites
- Chyle
- Chylous ascites
- Hemangioma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology