Lymphatic Malformation Presenting as Recurrent Pleural Effusion and Ascites

Lymphatic Malformation Presenting as Recurrent Pleural Effusion and Ascites

Background: Chylothorax is defined as the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space and is characterized by elevated triglyceride content in pleural fluid >110 mg/dl. Chylous ascites is the accumulation of chyle in peritoneal fluid characterized by triglyceride levels >200 mg/dL. Causes can b...

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Main Authors: Sarath Balaji, D Anuradha, Shiva Shankaran, Varun Gunasekar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Indian Pediatrics Case Reports
Subjects:
chylothorax
chylous ascites
lymphangiectasia
Online Access:http://www.ipcares.org/article.asp?issn=2772-5170;year=2022;volume=2;issue=4;spage=233;epage=237;aulast=Balaji

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