Pseudochylous ascites occurs in-
Correct Answer: Malignant ascites
Description: • Abnormal accumulation in the peritoneal cavity of a milky fluid that resembles chyle.
• The turbidity of the fluid is caused by cellular debris in the fluid.
• Pseudochylous ascites is indicative of an abdominal tumor or infection.
• In some patients the ascitic fluid appears milky because of an excess of chylomicrons (triglycerides)
Category:
Surgery
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now