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Histiocytic sarcoma presenting with chylous ascites in a 7-month-old infant: a case report

Authors :
Mark Dalzell
Kent Thorburn
Colin Baillie
Wael El-Matary
George Kokai
Source :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology. 31(1)
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

We describe in this report what we believe to be the first report of a rare presentation of a very rare tumor, especially in this age group. We highlight the importance of early consideration of malignancy as a cause of chylous ascites in infancy and we discuss different causes of chylous ascites.

Details

ISSN :
15363678
Volume :
31
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....509d08940cac526760d0a953f7581655