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Chylous Ascites
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Definition
: Presence of milky lymph (CHYLE) in the PERITONEAL CAVITY, with or without infection.
Other names
Ascites, Chylous; Peritonitis, Chylous; Chylous Peritonitis; Chyloperitoneum
Substance
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Source
Congenital chylous ascites
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*Chylous Ascites/congenital.