Bilateral chylothorax complicating a case of chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a case report

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 ch...

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Main Authors: Munish Sharma, Divakar Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-04-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
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Online Access:https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/951