Liver cirrhosis with chylous hydrothorax and ascites: a case report and literature review

To study the clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and treatment of liver cirrhosis with chylous hydrothorax and ascites. Methods: A case of liver cirrhosis with chylous hydrothorax and ascites was reported and the related literature was reviewed. Results: The patient was hospitalized due to massive ascites. Paracentesis and a low-fat diet were effective. Diuretics, liver protection-therapy, and somatostatin were performed. Twenty-eight days later, the patient was asymptomatic without recurrent disease at follow-up three months on. Conclusions: Liver cirrhosis with chylous hydrothorax and ascites is rare in clinic patients who have been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis with chylous hydrothorax and ascites exhibits rapid progression and poor prognosis. Low fat and high protein diet should be considered. Diuresis, liver protection-therapy, and the use of somatostatin were performed. The surgery should be performed if necessary.