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Chylous ascites due to constrictive pericarditis.

S Güneri1, C Nazli, O Kinay

  • 1Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Izmir, Turkey.

International Journal of Cardiac Imaging
|June 1, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Chylous ascites, a rare condition, can stem from constrictive pericarditis. Surgical pericardiectomy effectively resolved symptoms in a patient, highlighting its therapeutic potential for this rare cardiac complication.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Constrictive pericarditis can lead to central venous hypertension, potentially causing chylous ascites.
  • Chylous ascites is typically associated with lymphatic obstruction, making this case unique.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with chylous ascites attributed to constrictive pericarditis without lymphatic obstruction.
  • Diagnostic tools like cardiac catheterization and magnetic resonance imaging were crucial for confirming the diagnosis.

Findings:

  • The patient experienced complete resolution of ascites and edema post-pericardiectomy.
  • This suggests pericardiectomy is an effective treatment for chylous ascites secondary to constrictive pericarditis.

Implications:

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  • This case expands the understanding of chylous ascites etiology, linking it to constrictive pericarditis.
  • It underscores the importance of considering constrictive pericarditis in unexplained chylous ascites.
  • Surgical intervention (pericardiectomy) offers a viable treatment option for this rare condition.