Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Chronic lymphoid leukemia complicated with ascites].

C Mamode1, P Beauregard, S Langevin

  • 1Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada.

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology = Journal Canadien De Gastroenterologie
|December 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Ascites are uncommon in chronic lymphoid leukemia (CLL). This case highlights a rare, rapid CLL progression causing ascites, prompting a review of malignancy-related fluid accumulation.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Quantitative assessment of haemolysis secondary to modern infusion pumps.

Vox sanguinis·2017
Same author

Effect of warming and flow rate conditions of blood warmers on red blood cell integrity.

Vox sanguinis·2016
Same author

Efficacy of third-line therapy using bevacizumab in a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.)·2009
Same author

Organ donation: a portrait of family refusal in Québec.

Transplantation proceedings·2009
Same author

Pulmonary recruitment protocol for organ donors: a new strategy to improve the rate of lung utilization.

Transplantation proceedings·2009
Same author

[Study of the usefulness of pharmacist consultations for patients on antiretroviral regimens].

Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983)·2005

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Hematology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Ascites is a frequent complication in gastrointestinal malignancies.
  • Ascites is rarely associated with chronic lymphoid leukemia (CLL).

Observation:

  • An unusual case of CLL rapidly progressing to ascites is presented.
  • This progression is atypical for CLL, which typically does not present with ascites.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates a rare clinical presentation of CLL.
  • Discussion covers the diverse causes and types of ascites in both solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering rare presentations in CLL.
  • Enhances understanding of ascites pathophysiology across various cancers.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Informs differential diagnosis for ascites in patients with hematologic disorders.