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Chylous Ascites in a Patient with Sepsis Caused by Bilateral Pneumonia: Yong Dae Lee, Young Hyun Lee, Hye Sook Choi; Korean J Crit Care Med. 2014;29(3):217-221. Published online August 31, 2014; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4266/kjccm.2014.29.3.217

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Chylous ascites is a rare form of ascites characterized by milky peritoneal fluid rich in triglycerides due to the accumulation of chyle in the peritoneal cavity. This affliction occurs as a result of a disruption of lymph flow associated with traumatic injury or obstruction of the lymphatic system. There are various causes of chylous ascites, such as lymphatic anomalies, malignancy, cirrhosis, infection, trauma, surgery, and nephrotic syndrome. We report a rare case of an 81-year-old male with sepsis caused by bilateral pneumonia who presented with chylous ascites.

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