Chylous Ascites as a Presentation of Early T-Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia: A Case Report

Chylous ascites is an uncommon cause of abdominal distension resulting from the accumulation of triglyceride-rich lymphatic fluid within the peritoneal cavity. Malignancy, particularly lymphoma, is a major non-traumatic etiology; however, the presentation of lymphoblastic neoplasms with chylous ascites as an initial feature is rare and may delay diagnosis. We describe an 18-year-old previously healthy woman who presented with progressive abdominal distension and generalized lymphadenopathy. Para