International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01
Chylous ascites is a rare form of ascites caused by accumulation of lymph in the peritoneal cavity, usually due to intra-abdominal malignancy, liver cirrhosis or abdominal surgery complications, and present with painless but progressive abdominal distension, dyspnoea and weight gain.
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