Mycobacterium tuberculosis associated chylous ascites in HIV-infected patients: case report and review of the literature

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 me...

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Published in:Infection 2006-08, Vol.34 (4), p.230-233
Main Authors: Sathiravikarn, W, Apisarnthanarak, A, Apisarnthanarak, P, Bailey, T C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Antitubercular Agents - therapeutic use
Chylous Ascites - etiology
Chylous Ascites - therapy
HIV Infections - complications
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Male
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis - isolation & purification
Paracentesis
Triglycerides - therapeutic use
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis - complications
Tuberculosis - drug therapy
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0300-8126
1439-0973
DOI:10.1007/s15010-006-5092-x