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Case Reports
. 1977 Aug;40(2):895-7.
doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(197708)40:2<895::aid-cncr2820400245>3.0.co;2-8.

Lymphangiomyomatosis with chylous ascites: treatment with dietary fat restriction and medium chain triglycerides

P R Calabrese, H D Frank, H L Taubin
Case Reports

Lymphangiomyomatosis with chylous ascites: treatment with dietary fat restriction and medium chain triglycerides

P R Calabrese et al. Cancer. 1977 Aug.

Abstract

Lymphangiomyomyoma is a tumor of lymphatic channels and lymph nodes, clinically manifested by recurrent chylous pleural effusions and ascites. The disease is usually progressive and unresponsive to surgery, chemotherapy, or irradiation. A case of lymphangiomyomatosis in a 24-year-old woman who presented with chylous ascites is described. The patient was treated with dietary fat restriction supplemented with medium chain triglycerides and has remained free of recurrent effusions for 2 years.

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