A Case of Chyloperitoneum Secondary to Follicular Lymphoma and a Review of Prognostic Implications
Chyloperitoneum, or chylous ascites, is a rare condition characterized by milky-appearing fluid with elevated triglyceride content and the presence of chylomicrons. Malignancy, specifically lymphoma, is reported to be the predominant cause in Western countries. Previously, the prognosis for patients...
| Published in: | Case Reports in Hematology |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2016-01-01
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4625819 |