Chylothorax and Pseudochylothorax - 11/11/21
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Classically, both chylothorax and pseudochylothorax present as a pleural effusion with a characteristic milky white appearance to the pleural fluid. Although both are rare causes of pleural effusion, they have distinct etiologies and clinical implications, and as a result require different management strategies. Pleural fluid analysis of cholesterol and triglyceride levels is key to differentiating the 2 entities from one another and then guide the clinician to determine the best next steps in evaluation and management.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Chylothorax, Pseudochylothorax, Yellow nail syndrome, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
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| Dr C.M. Braun is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester MN, USA, and her areas of research interest include pleural diseases, thoracic oncology, interstitial lung diseases, and critical care medicine. Dr J.H. Ryu is David E. and Bette H. Dines Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA. His areas of research interest include interstitial lung diseases and pleural diseases. The authors have no commercial or financial conflicts of interest or funding sources to disclose. |
Vol 42 - N° 4
P. 667-675 - décembre 2021 Retour au numéro
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