Chylous Ascites: A Rare Entity

Satarkar R*, Satarkar S and Kulkarni D

Gastroenterology & Hepatology International Journal (GHIJ)
ISSN: 2574-8009

Case Report

Chylous Ascites: A Rare Entity

Authors: Satarkar R*, Satarkar S and Kulkarni D

DOI: 10.23880/ghij-16000154

Volume 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Chylous ascites is a distinct and rare entity. Diagnosis of chylous ascites is by milky white appearance of the ascitic fluid with triglyceride content more than 200 mg/dl. We present a case of chylous ascites due to Non Hodgkin`s Lymphoma where the diagnosis was missed in another tertiary hospital.

Keywords: Chylous Ascites; Lymphangiectasia; Lymphatics

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