Mycobacterium tuberculosis associated chylous ascites in HIV-infected patients: case report and review of the literature. | Read by QxMD (original) (raw)

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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.

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