A Male Infant with Congenital Chylous Ascites Accompanied by Hypertension

Abstract

Background: Congenital chylous ascites is a condition that arises from a disorder of the abdominal lymphatic system. Case Report: In this case study, a nine-month-old infant diagnosed with congenital chylous ascites in the newborn period presented with hypertension and chylous ascites. Conclusion: His hypertension was disappeared with the effective treatment of ascites. Patients with chylous ascites should be carefully evaluated concerning hypertension.

Keywords

• congenital
• chylous ascites
• hypertension
• infant.