Bilateral Chylothorax Complicating a Case of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Case Report.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-6-2017
Abstract
Chylothorax occurs when lymphatic fluid leaks from the thoracic duct and accumulates in the pleural space. Bilateral chylothorax caused by chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has been rarely reported in the literature. Sludging of lymph might be the underlying cause. We present a case of bilateral chylothorax in a patient with CLL.We also briefly discuss etiology, possible pathogenesis in our case along with diagnostic options and treatment modalities.
Volume
7
Issue
2
First Page
951
Last Page
951
ISSN
2039-7275
Published In/Presented At
Sharma, M., & Sharma, D. (2017). Bilateral Chylothorax Complicating a Case of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Case Report. Clinics and practice, 7(2), 951. https://doi.org/10.4081/cp.2017.951
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
28484586
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article
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