chylous ascites

chylous ascites

n.

The presence of a milky fluid containing suspended fat in the peritoneal cavity. Also called chyloperitoneum.

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chylous ascites,

an abnormal condition characterized by an accumulation of chyle in the peritoneal cavity. Chylous ascites results from an obstruction in the thoracic duct that may be caused by a tumor or by a destructive lesion, resulting in rupture of a lymph vessel. Also called ascites adiposus, chyliform ascites, chylosus ascites, fatty ascites, milky ascites. See also ascites.

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ascites

1. abnormal accumulation of serous (edematous) fluid within the peritoneal cavity. Characterized by distention of the abdomen, a fluid thrill on percussion, a typical ground glass appearance on radiography and a positive result on paracentesis.

2. a disease of poultry with pulmonary arterial vasoconstriction associated with poor ventilation and oxygen levels, predisposed by high altitude and respiratory disease. There may be a genetic predisposition.

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bilious ascites

see bile peritonitis.

cardiogenic ascites

that caused by cardiac insufficiency.

chylous ascites

see chylous ascites.

fetal ascites

affected fetuses are usually dropsical and cause dystocia, even the aborting ones; usually accompanies another defect, e.g. achondroplasia.

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chylous

pertaining to, mingled with, or of the nature of chyle.

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chylous ascites

distention of the abdomen with chyle.

chylous effusion

accumulation of chyle, usually in a cavity, e.g. pleural cavity.

chylous hydrothorax

see chylothorax.