Primary lymphangiomyomatosis with chylous ascites. 1994

I Abdul-Rahman, and S K Tay, and F E Meah, and T Abdullah
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur.

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.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D002915 Chylous Ascites Presence of milky lymph (CHYLE) in the PERITONEAL CAVITY, with or without infection. Ascites, Chylous,Chyloperitoneum,Chylous Peritonitis,Peritonitis, Chylous
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D018192 Lymphangioleiomyomatosis A disease characterized by the progressive invasion of SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS into the LYMPHATIC VESSELS, and the BLOOD VESSELS. The majority of the cases occur in the LUNGS of women of child-bearing age, eventually blocking the flow of air, blood, and lymph. The common symptom is shortness of breath (DYSPNEA). Lymphangiomyomatosis,Lymphangioleiomyomatoses,Lymphangiomyomatoses

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