chyliform ascites


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chy·lous as·ci·tes

, ascites chylosus [MIM*208300]
presence in the peritoneal cavity of a milky fluid containing suspended triglycerides, ordinarily caused by an obstruction or injury of the thoracic duct or cisterna chyli.
Synonym(s): ascites adiposus, chyliform ascites, chyloperitoneum, fatty ascites, milky ascites
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