Ascites

New ascites research from L. Lefrou and colleagues discussed

Published in Women's Health Weekly, December 6th, 2007

According to recent research from Tours, France, "Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare disorder of unknown origin, affecting almost exclusively middle-aged women, characterized by abnormal smooth muscle proliferation in the lung, lymphatics, and mediastinal, lower cervical, and abdominal nodes [ 1]."

"Chylous ascites is an extrapulmonary manifestation of the disease, which may be difficult to control and has had justified different attempts of medical treatment [1-3]. Treatment with octreotide is a rising alternative to surgery for numerous causes of chylous ascites [4, 5]," wrote L. Lefrou and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "We report...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2007-12-06)

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