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Acute chylous peritonitis with associated intestinal tuberculosis
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|January 1, 1986
Insights
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.
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.
Abstract:
Acute chylous peritonitis is a rare condition that may be a sign of occult disease. However, in the majority of cases an underlying cause has not been demonstrated. The following is a case report of a five-year-old boy with acute chylous peritonitis with associated intestinal tuberculosis.