Infertility and chylous ascites? A case report.

INTRODUCTION

Chylous ascites is defined by an accumulation of chylous fluid in the peritoneal cavity and it clinically appears as a milky fluid in which laboratory examination reveals triglycerides, cholesterol, and sometimes chylomicrons and lymphocytes.

PRESENTATION OF CASE: We report the first case of primary chylous ascites observed during laparoscopy for unexplained secondary infertility.

DISCUSSION: Chylous ascites has never been linked to fertility but bathes all internal reproductive organs surfaces and is considered a communication mean between ovaries.

CONCLUSION

Despite a lack of evidence, the question of peritoneal fluid role remains in infertility.