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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2009; 15(38): 4849-4852
Published online Oct 14, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4849
Published online Oct 14, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4849
Table 2 Characteristics of ascitic fluid in chylous ascites[1]
| Colour | Milky and cloudy |
| Triglyceride level | Above 200 mg/dL (2.28 mmol/L) |
| Cell count | Above 500 (predominance of lymphocytes) |
| SAAG | Below 1.1 g/dL |
| Cholesterol | Low (ascites:serum < 1) |
| LDH | Between 110-200 IU/L |
| Culture | Positive in some cases of tuberculosis |
| Amylase | Elevated in cases of pancreatitis |
| Glucose | Under 100 mg/dL |
| Cytology | Positive in some cases of malignancy |
- Citation: Smith EK, Ek E, Croagh D, Spain LA, Farrell S. Acute chylous ascites mimicking acute appendicitis in a patient with pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(38): 4849-4852
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i38/4849.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.4849