Chylous ascites

Definition

Chylous ascites is a rare form of ascites caused by accumulation of lymph in the peritoneal cavity, usually due to intra-abdominal malignancy, liver cirrhosis or abdominal surgery complications, and present with painless but progressive abdominal distension, dyspnea and weight gain.

Disease data

Classification

Disease

ORPHA code

1160

OMIM code

208300

ICD10 code

I89.8

ICD11 code

DC51.0

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