Carcinoid and chylous ascites: an unusual association

J Gastrointest Surg. 2002 Sep-Oct;6(5):781-3. doi: 10.1016/s1091-255x(02)00014-8.

Abstract

Chylous ascites caused by carcinoid tumors is extremely rare. While carcinoid tumors usually have an indolent course, their association with chylous ascites is a harbinger of a poor outcome.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / complications*
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / mortality
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / therapy
  • Carcinoid Tumor / complications*
  • Carcinoid Tumor / mortality
  • Carcinoid Tumor / therapy
  • Chylous Ascites / etiology*
  • Chylous Ascites / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid / urine
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / mortality
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Palliative Care
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / complications*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / mortality
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / therapy
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Survival Rate

Substances

  • Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid