Idiopathic chylous ascites simulating acute appendicitis: A case report and literature review

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• 作者：Qurat Ul Ain¹ ; ^{quratsumra@hotmail.com} ; Yasir Bashir¹ ; ^{yasirb1@outlook.com} ; Sean Johnston ^{seanj65@gmail.com}
• 刊名：International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：29
• 期：Complete
• 页码：189-192
• 全文大小：1067 K
• 卷排序：29

文摘

A rare case of idiopathic chylous ascites in a young female is reported. The management and outcome with long term follow up were discussed. The variable nature of presentation of chylous ascites necessitates high index of suspicion. Diagnosis predominately requires abdominal paracentesis and triglyceride levels in the ascetic fluid obtained. Management of idiopathic chylous ascites is mostly conservative, once the diagnosis is established. The treatment may include low fat diet and occasional somatostatin use. Further research is mandatory as there is a significant rise in reported cases with no standardized guidelines for management.