Mycobacterium tuberculosis associated chylous ascites in HIV-infected patients: Case report and review of the literature

W. SathiravikarnA. ApisarnthanarakP. ApisarnthanarakT. C. BaileyFaculty of Medicine, Thammasat UniversityMahidol UniversityWashington University School of Medicine in St. Louis2018-08-202018-08-202006-08-01Infection. Vol.34, No.4 (2006), 230-233030081262-s2.0-33747073307https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/23664Chylous ascites (CA) is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis. We report a case of CA due to tuberculosis in an HIV-infected patient and review the literature on CA in HIV disease. This patient was successfully treated with large volume abdominal paracentesis, antituberculous drugs, and parenteral medium chain triglycerides. © Urban & Vogel.Mahidol UniversityMedicineMycobacterium tuberculosis associated chylous ascites in HIV-infected patients: Case report and review of the literatureArticleSCOPUS10.1007/s15010-006-5092-x