Primary lymphangiomyomatosis with chylous ascites.
Primary lymphangiomyomatosis is a benign tumour of lymphatic channels and lymph nodes, clinically manifested by chylous ascites. This disease is usually progressive and unresponsive to surgery, chemotherapy or irradiation. A case of a 36-year-old lady with chylous ascites due to underlying primary lymphangiomyomatosis is reported.
Abdul-Rahman
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Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.
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Meah
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D000328:Adult; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018192:Lymphangioleiomyomatosis / Q000150:complications*