Chylous ascites in cirrhosis from retroperitoneal lymphoma. Issue 1 (2nd January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hegde, Rahul; Megahed, Ayah; Sharma, Prabin; Bamashmos, Anas; Karol, Ian
• Is Part Of: Proceedings. Volume 34:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 138
• Page End: 140
• Publication Date: 2021-01-02
• Subjects: Chylous ascites -- cirrhosis -- lymphoma; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Medicine -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2020.1814597
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-8280

Abstract

Abstract: Chylous ascites occurs due to processes that elevate pressures within or obstruct the lymphatics in the retroperitoneum. In cirrhosis, spontaneous chylous ascites can occur but is uncommon. We describe a case of a 74-year-old man with cirrhosis from nonalcoholic steatohepatitis who presented with worsening abdominal distension and chylous ascites on paracentesis; an infiltrating retroperitoneal lymphoma was subsequently detected on computed tomography imaging.