Korean J Crit Care Med.  2014 Aug;29(3):217-221. 10.4266/kjccm.2014.29.3.217.

Chylous Ascites in a Patient with Sepsis Caused by Bilateral Pneumonia

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Korea. maxymus72@hanmail.net

Abstract

Chylous ascites is a rare form of ascites characterized by milky peritoneal fluid rich in triglycerides due to the accumulation of chyle in the peritoneal cavity. This affliction occurs as a result of a disruption of lymph flow associated with traumatic injury or obstruction of the lymphatic system. There are various causes of chylous ascites, such as lymphatic anomalies, malignancy, cirrhosis, infection, trauma, surgery, and nephrotic syndrome. We report a rare case of an 81-year-old male with sepsis caused by bilateral pneumonia who presented with chylous ascites.

Keyword

chylous ascites; hypoalbuminemia; nephrotic syndrome; pneumonia; sepsis

MeSH Terms

Aged, 80 and over
Ascites
Ascitic Fluid
Chyle
Chylous Ascites*
Fibrosis
Humans
Hypoalbuminemia
Lymphatic System
Male
Nephrotic Syndrome
Peritoneal Cavity
Pneumonia*
Sepsis*
Triglycerides
Triglycerides
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