Abdominal chyloma: computed tomography findings

Turk J Gastroenterol. 2011 Dec;22(6):641-2. doi: 10.4318/tjg.2011.0273.

Abstract

Chyloma is a rare clinical entity that occurs secondary to obstruction of lymphatic flow or leakage from lymphangiectatic vessels, which can be secondary to surgery. Herein, we present the computed tomography findings of this challenging diagnosis in an abdominal chyloma patient with left adrenalectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / surgery
  • Adrenalectomy / adverse effects
  • Carcinoma / secondary*
  • Carcinoma / surgery
  • Chylous Ascites / diagnostic imaging*
  • Chylous Ascites / etiology
  • Chylous Ascites / therapy
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / complications
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*