Recurrent non‐traumatic idiopathic chylothorax: a diagnostic dilemma with therapeutic challenge
Abstract Chylothorax is an uncommon pleural effusion characterized by the presence of chyle in the pleural space. Malignancy, trauma, and infections such as tuberculosis and filariasis can result in chylothorax. The chyle is an odourless and white liquid; however, around 50% of chylothorax is not mi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Respirology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.637 |