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Chylous ascites is a rare condition characterized by the accumulation of triglyceride-rich lymphatic fluid in the abdominal cavity, primarily caused by malignancy, cirrhosis, and trauma. Diagnosis involves identifying a triglyceride concentration above 200 mg/dL, and treatment focuses on managing the underlying cause and providing nutritional support. In refractory cases, interventions such as octreotide, surgical ligation, or transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt may be considered.

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