Chronic lymphocytic leukemia presenting with massive chylous ascites.
A newly diagnosed patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who presented with ascites is described. Paracentesis revealed the presence of massive chylous ascites. Further work-up disclosed leukemic infiltration of the liver and bone marrow. Complications leading to his death included renal failure, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, bacterial peritonitis, and Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. Chylous ascites is a rarely reported manifestation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The case is presented, and a review of the literature is discussed.
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford.
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MN
Davis
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Alloy
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JC
Chiesa
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Pecora
D000368:Aged; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D015451:Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology