title: Pancreatic ascites.
abstract: A case of pancreatic ascites in an African is presented. It is a rare condition which is rapidly fatal. The diagnosis can be established if the clinician is aware of this condition; the significant finding is a grossly elevated ascitic fluid amylase.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000681:Amylases / Q000378:metabolism; D001201:Ascites / Q000201:enzymology*; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000201:enzymology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000201:enzymology*
chemical_list: D000681:Amylases