Chyloperitoneum Associated with Relapse of Nephrotic Syndrome. (12th December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lin, Jui-Hsiang; Wang, Wei-Jie
• Other Names: Kovac D. Academic Editor.; Papagianni A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in nephrology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-12-12
• Subjects: Nephrology -- Periodicals; Kidneys -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Nephrology; Kidneys -- Diseases; Nephrology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.61
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/961816
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6641

Abstract

Abstract : Chyloperitoneum associated with nephrotic syndrome is rare clinical entity and characterized by milky ascites. The modalities for detection of chyloperitoneum are laboratory investigations and radiological images. Lipoprotein electrophoresis is useful for confirmation of the diagnosis with chyloperitoneum. Treating underlying disease is the most important in the management of these patients.