A newborn with chylous ascites caused by intestinal malrotation associated with heterotaxia syndrome

Pediatr Surg Int. 2008 May;24(5):633-6. doi: 10.1007/s00383-008-2127-7. Epub 2008 Mar 11.

Abstract

Chylous ascites is a rare entity in infants. An uncommon cause of chylous ascites is intestinal malrotation. We report a case of a neonate with heterotaxia-polysplenia syndrome and intestinal malrotation who presented with chylous ascites and subsequently developed duodenal obstruction from midgut volvulus. He was successfully treated with peritoneal drainage, surgical intervention, and nutritional support. A brief overview of the association of chylous ascites, intestinal rotational anomalies and heterotaxia syndromes is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chylous Ascites / diagnosis
  • Chylous Ascites / etiology*
  • Chylous Ascites / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Diseases / complications*
  • Intestinal Diseases / congenital
  • Intestinal Diseases / surgery
  • Intestine, Small / abnormalities*
  • Laparotomy / methods
  • Male
  • Syndrome
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed