Open AccessChronic Lymphoid Leukemia Complicated with Ascites
Author(s) -
Chemir Mamode,
Patrice Beauregard,
Serge Langevin,
Charles-Jacques Mongeau
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
canadian journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2291-2797
pISSN - 2291-2789
DOI - 10.1155/2000/759693
Subject(s) - ascites , leukemia , medicine , lymphatic system , gastrointestinal tract , chronic lymphatic leukemia , chronic leukemia , pathology , chronic granulocytic leukemia , immunology , acute leukemia
Ascites are common in malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract but are rarely associated with chronic lymphoid leukemia. An unusual progression of chronic lymphoid leukemia, rapidly complicated with ascites, is presented, followed by a discussion of the causes and types of ascites found in solid and blood malignancies.
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