Spontaneously resolving idiopathic bilateral chylothorax
Journal: Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences (Vol.5, No. 2)Publication Date: 2015-07-31
Authors : Mohammed Nizami; G. Paramjyothi; Narendra N; R. Boddula;
Page : 44-47
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Abstract
Chylothorax is a relatively rare clinical entity caused by injury or obstruction of the thoracic duct or its tributaries leading to accumulation of chyle in the pleural cavity. It is characterized by a high concentration of neutral fat and fatty acids in the pleural fluid. Bilateral chylothorax is even more unusual, the commonest etiology being malignancy and trauma. However, we report a case of idiopathic bilateral chylothorax which resolved with medical management.
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