Dietary treatment of chylous ascites in yellow nail syndrome.

Abstract

Chylous ascites has rarely been reported in yellow nail syndrome. A case of chylous ascites in yellow nail syndrome is described which was treated successfully with dietary restriction of fat and supplements of medium chained triglycerides.

• Authors: W C Tan
• Journal: Gut (Gut) Vol. 30 Issue 11 Pg. 1622-3 (Nov 1989) ISSN: 0017-5749 [Print] England
• PMID: 2599447 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Dietary Fats

Topics

• Aged
• Chylous Ascites (complications, diet therapy)
• Dietary Fats (administration & dosage)
• Female
• Humans
• Lymphedema (complications)
• Nail Diseases (complications)
• Pigmentation Disorders (complications)
• Pleural Effusion (complications)
• Syndrome