Mycobacterium tuberculosis Associated Chylous Ascites in HIV-infected Patients: Case Report and Review of the Literature

1 August 2006

journal article
case report
Published by Springer Nature in Infection

Vol. 34 (4) , 230-233
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-006-5092-x

Abstract

Chylous 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.

Keywords

HIV INFECTED
MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS
CHYLOUS ASCITES
REVIEW THE LITERATURE
TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATED
INFECTED PATIENT

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