Chylous ascites: CT and ultrasound appearance |
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| Authors: | J. F. Hibbeln M. D. Wehmueller A. C. Wilbur |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Radiology, University of Illinois Hospital, 1740 West Taylor Street, 60612 Chicago, IL, USA |
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| Abstract: | ![]()
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. |
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| Keywords: | Abdomen, US Chylous ascites, CT diagnosis Peritoneal fluid level, US appearance |
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