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Chylous ascites in pelvis.
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When entering the peritoneum, we noticed moderate amount of white, odorless, non-clotting ascitic fluid in the perihepatic region and pelvis. (Fig. 1, Fig. 2)
Investigations for determining chylous ascites in patient.
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She also had her serum tumor markers and filariasis screening done, which were both negative. (Fig. 3) Postoperative period was uneventful and patient was discharged on 5th postoperative day with diagnosis of idiopathic acute chylous peritonitis.