CHYLOUS ASCITES AND CHYLOTHORAX

Chylous ascites and chylothorax: a case study

A 40-year-old male patient was admitted with the symptoms of progressive dyspnea, orthopnea, and abdominal distension of 2 months duration. On examination, vitals were as follows: BP 100/80 mmHg, pulse rate 120/min, and respiratory rate 36/min. He had small bilaterally supraclavicular nodes, a large right axillary lymph node, and the jugular venous pressure was elevated. On auscultation, breath...

Coughing May Lead to Spontaneous Chylothorax and Chylous Ascites

Chylous ascites is a rare form of ascites resulting from the accumulation of lymph in the abdominal cavity. It is due to an interruption in the lymphatic system. Surgical management is indicated in cases of recurrence or failure after conservative treatment. We report a case of spontaneous chylous peritonitis after chylothorax, which is a rare clinical event. The primary reason was unclear and ...

Chylous Ascites and Chylothorax Caused by Constrictive Pericarditis

Chylothorax and chylous ascites due to heart failure.

Chylous ascites and chylothorax have rarely been reported as a consequence of severe right heart failure. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of both disorders occurring as a result of ischaemic cardiomyopathy. The autopsy findings and possible mechanisms of production are discussed.

Simultaneous Chylothorax and Chylous Ascites Due to Tuberculosis

Chylothorax or chylous ascites is rare manifestation of tuberculosis. We report a case of simultaneous chylothorax and chylous ascites due to tuberculosis. A 17-year-old girl was admitted with fever, abdominal distention and dyspnea. Chest and abdominal computed tomography revealed bilateral pleural effusion, multifocal nodular consolidation on both lung fields and copious ascites and multiple ...