Chylous ascites: CT and ultrasound appearance.
An unusual but pathognomonic appearance of chylous ascites was observed on computed tomographic (CT) and ultrasound examinations of the abdomen in a patient with AIDS and disseminated tuberculosis. The images showed gradual development of fat-fluid level in the peritoneal collection when the patient maintained a recumbent position. The explanation for this phenomenon is provided together with a brief review of pertinent literature.
Hibbeln
J F
JF
Department of Radiology, University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago 60612, USA.
Wehmueller
M D
MD
Wilbur
A C
AC
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015269:Mycobacterium avium Complex / Q000302:isolation & purification; D015270:Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare Infection / Q000150:complications; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000150:complications; D014463:Ultrasonography