Infertility and chylous ascites? A case report.

IntroductionChylous 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 caseWe report the first case of primary chylous ascites observed during laparoscopy for unexplained secondary infertility.DiscussionChylous ascites has never been linked to fertility but bathes all internal reproductive organs surfaces and is considered a communication mean between ovaries.ConclusionDespite a lack of evidence, the question of peritoneal fluid role remains in infertility.