What Peritoneal Fluid Has Triglycerides? Understanding Chylous Ascites
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Chylous ascites, characterized by milky, triglyceride-rich peritoneal fluid, is a rare condition with an estimated incidence of only 1 in 20,000 hospital admissions. This unusual fluid buildup, also called chyloperitoneum, indicates an underlying disruption of the body's lymphatic system. The presence of high triglycerides is the key diagnostic indicator for this condition.
