Chylous ascites can result from clinical complications or surgical injury or tumour progression that involves the lymphatic system. Ascites occurs due to blockage of lymphatic vessels or leakage ...

Background: Ovarian cancer complicated with chylothorax is extremely rare, and only eight papers can be searched in PubMed. We report a case of advanced ovarian cancer with extensive lymphatic ...

Ascites (pronounced aye-site-eez) is the medical name for a build up of fluid in the tummy (abdomen). If the ascites is caused by cancer it can also be called malignant ascites. Unfortunately having ...

Bilirubin is a yellowish substance created by the breakdown of red blood cells. Detecting it in your urine can be a sign of a health problem, such as liver or gallbladder disease. The detection of ...

Suggested remit: To appraise the clinical and cost-effectiveness of catumaxomab within its marketing authorisation for treating malignant ascites in epithelial cellular adhesion molecule-positive ...

The NEJM Weekly CME Program offers one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for each successfully completed Weekly CME or Interactive Medical Case activity. A personal subscription to NEJM provides free access ...

Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the inner wall of your abdomen and covers and supports most of your abdominal organs. Peritonitis is usually caused by infection ...

Advanced melanoma skin cancer means it has spread to another part of the body such as the liver, lungs or bone. Some people may not get symptoms when they have advanced cancer. Their doctor may find ...

Deep vein blood clots, also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), typically form in the lower legs, thighs, and pelvis, but they can also occur in your arms, lungs, brain, kidneys, heart, and stomach.