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  • Title: Mycobacterium tuberculosis associated chylous ascites in HIV-infected patients: case report and review of the literature.
    Author: Sathiravikarn W, Apisarnthanarak A, Apisarnthanarak P, Bailey TC.
    Journal: Infection; 2006 Aug; 34(4):230-3. PubMed ID: 16896584.
    Abstract:
    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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