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Case Reports
. 1995 Mar-Apr;20(2):138-40.
doi: 10.1007/BF00201522.

Chylous ascites: CT and ultrasound appearance

J F Hibbeln  1 , M D Wehmueller, A C Wilbur
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Case Reports

Chylous ascites: CT and ultrasound appearance

J F Hibbeln et al. Abdom Imaging. 1995 Mar-Apr.

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.

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