Pseudochylous ascites occurs in-
• Abnormal accumulation in the peritoneal cavity of a milky fluid that resembles chyle.
• The turbidity of the fluid is caused by cellular debris in the fluid.
• Pseudochylous ascites is indicative of an abdominal tumor or infection.
• In some patients the ascitic fluid appears milky because of an excess of chylomicrons (triglycerides)
Cirrhosis
Hyperlipidemia
Filariasis
Malignant ascites