Chylous ascites
Synopsis

Patients present with ascites, characterized by a buildup of fluid in the abdomen that can cause weight gain, abdominal pain, or dyspnea.
Chylous ascites in the Western world is most often iatrogenic or due to malignancy, cirrhosis, or congenital lymphatic anomalies. In the developing world, infection is the leading cause of chylous ascites. In pediatrics, congenital anomalies account for the majority of cases of chylous ascites.
Codes
I89.8 – Other specified noninfective disorders of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes
SNOMEDCT:
52985009 – Chylous Ascites
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Last Updated:01/12/2022