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Chylous ascites: CT and ultrasound appearance
J F Hibbeln1, M D Wehmueller, A C Wilbur
1Department of Radiology, University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago 60612, USA.
Abdominal Imaging
|March 1, 1995
Abstract:
An unusual but pathognomonic appearance of chylous ascites was observed on computed tomographic (CT) and ultrasound examinations of the abdomen in a patient with AIDS and disseminated tuberculosis. The images showed gradual development of fat-fluid level in the peritoneal collection when the patient maintained a recumbent position. The explanation for this phenomenon is provided together with a brief review of pertinent literature.