Acute primary chylous peritonitis mimicking acute abdomen: a case report and literature review.
Pan Afr Med J
; 47: 131, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-38881770
ABSTRACT
Acute chylous peritonitis is an uncommon medical condition that can occur suddenly, resulting in the buildup of chylous fluid in the peritoneal cavity. It is considered idiopathic because the exact cause is often unknown. The symptoms of acute chylous idiopathic peritonitis can mimic other abdominal emergencies, making it challenging to diagnose and manage, requiring a multidisciplinary approach. We present a case report of acute idiopathic chylous peritonitis miming acute abdomen, how was successfully treated with surgery, and provide a comprehensive review of the available literature on this topic. Chylous peritonitis is a rare condition whose clinical presentation mimics an acute abdomen. It is necessary to undertake careful exploration. An emergent laparotomy is indicated to treat the peritonitis and search for and treat the underlying cause.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ascite Quilosa
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Abdome Agudo
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Laparotomia
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pan Afr Med J
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Tunísia
País de publicação:
Uganda