Chylothorax and constrictive pericarditis in a woman due to generalized lymphatic anomaly: a case report

Chylothorax and constrictive pericarditis in a woman due to generalized lymphatic anomaly: a case report

Abstract Background Generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA) is characterized by diffuse or multicentric proliferation of dilated lymphatic vessels resembling common lymphatic malformations. Compared with soft tissue or bone involvement, thoracic involvement may be associated with a worse prognosis. Case...

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Main Authors: Hongchun Du, Mai Xiong, Huai Liao, Yifeng Luo, Huijuan Shi, Canmao Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Chylothorax
Constrictive pericarditis
Generalized lymphatic anomaly
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-018-0752-3

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