Chylous ascites
ORPHA:1160· ICD-10 I89.8
Definition
Chylous ascites is a rare form of ascites caused by accumulation of lymph in the peritoneal cavity, usually due to intra-abdominal malignancy, liver cirrhosis or abdominal surgery complications, and present with painless but progressive abdominal distension, dyspnea and weight gain.
- Prevalence
- Unknown
- Age of onset
- All ages