title: Dietary treatment of chylous ascites in yellow nail syndrome.
abstract: Chylous ascites has rarely been reported in yellow nail syndrome. A case of chylous ascites in yellow nail syndrome is described which was treated successfully with dietary restriction of fat and supplements of medium chained triglycerides.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Northampton General Hospital.
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Tan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000150:complications / Q000178:diet therapy*; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000150:complications*; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000150:complications; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D004041:Dietary Fats