Internal medicine
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A 49-year-old woman presented with nephrotic-range proteinuria, microhematuria, and moderate renal dysfunction. Diuretic-resistant refractory ascites associated with nephrotic syndrome were observed. ⋯ Cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART) performed to treat the refractory ascites improved the ascites and anasarca. Rituximab successfully treated the PGNMID, while CART effectively treated the refractory ascites associated with nephrotic syndrome.