Chylous ascites caused by acute pancreatitis with portal vein thrombosis.
10.4174/jkss.2011.81.Suppl1.S64
- Author:
Dong Eun PARK
;
Kwon Mook CHAE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chyle;
Chylous ascites;
Acute pancreatitis;
Portal vein thrombosis;
Pancreatic neoplasms
- MeSH:
Chyle;
Chylous Ascites;
Humans;
Pancreatic Neoplasms;
Pancreatitis;
Parenteral Nutrition, Total;
Peritoneum;
Portal Vein;
Rare Diseases;
Rupture;
Thrombosis
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2011;81(Suppl 1):S64-S68
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Chylous ascites is defined as the accumulation of chyle in the peritoneum due to obstruction or rupture of the peritoneal or retroperitoneal lymphatic glands. Chylous ascites that arises from acute pancreatitis with portal vein thrombosis is very rare. We report here on a case of chylous ascite that was caused by acute pancreatitis with portal vein thrombosis, in which the patient showed an impressive response to conservative therapy with total parenteral nutrition and octerotide. We also review the relevant literature about chylous ascites with particular reference to the management of this rare disease.
