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The Oncologist, Vol. 10, No. 8, 632-635, September 2005; doi:10.1634/theoncologist.10-8-632
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Lymphomas and Chylous Ascites: Review of the Literature

Tony Almakdisi, Samuel Massoud, George Makdisi

Temple University/Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA

Correspondence: Tony Almakdisi, M.D., Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, 1086 Franklin Street, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15905, USA. Telephone: 814-244-7289; Fax: 814-534-3290; e-mail: tonyalmakdisi{at}yahoo.com

Chylous ascites is a rare and challenging clinical condition that occurs as a result of disruption of the abdominal lymphatics. We include a review of the literature describing the etiology, diagnosis, and therapy of chylous ascites.

Key Words. Chylous ascites • Lymphoma • Cirrhosis






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