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Acute chylous peritonitis with associated intestinal tuberculosis.

P S Jhittay, R L Wolverson, A O Wilson

    Journal of Pediatric Surgery
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Acute chylous peritonitis is rare and often has no clear cause. This case report highlights intestinal tuberculosis as a potential underlying factor in a pediatric patient.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Acute chylous peritonitis is an uncommon condition characterized by the accumulation of chylous ascites in the peritoneal cavity.
    • While often idiopathic, it can signify an underlying occult pathology.
    • Diagnosis and management can be challenging, particularly in pediatric cases.