Chylous ascites is the accumulation of chyle (lymphatic fluid) in the peritoneal cavity. It can be the result of congenital defects of the lymphatic system, inflammatory processes, malignancy ...

At this time, the SERUM-ASCITES ALBUMIN GRADIENT was 1.9 g/dl, with a total protein concentration in ascitic fluid of 1.1 g/dl, consistent with portal hypertension. On the basis of her history ...