A case of primary chylous ascites resolved within 4 months by exclusive breast-feeding
Articles > Article · 2000
Authors: Nuri Zafer KURUGÖL, Muhsin Özgür ÇOĞULU, Ramazan Kaan KAVAKLI
TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2000, vol 42, pp 165-167
Summary
Chylous ascites is a rare disease in infancy. A two-month-old male infant was admitted to the Department of Pediatrics with chylous ascites. No cause was found throughout the investigation period. The baby recovered spontaneously through breast-feeding without any specific treatment and chylous ascites disappeared at the age of six months.