DC51.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Chylous ascites

Description

Chylous ascites is a rare form of ascites caused by accumulation of lymph in the peritoneal cavity, usually due to intra-abdominal malignancy, liver cirrhosis or abdominal surgery complications, and present with painless but progressive abdominal distension, dyspnoea and weight gain.

Index terms

  • Chylous ascites
  • chyloperitoneum

Exclusions from above levels

  • ME04 – Ascites
  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 02 – Neoplasms
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  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • DC51.1 – Peritoneal adhesions
  • DC51.2 – Haemoperitoneum
  • DC51.Y – Other specified disorders of peritoneum or retroperitoneum

Foundation entity

Chylous ascites – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/768846885

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DC51: Certain specified disorders of peritoneum or retroperitoneum › 13: Diseases of the digestive system