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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2020
Case ReportsT-Cell Lymphoma Presenting With Bilateral Chylothorax.
Chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle in the pleural cavity due to obstruction or injury arising in the thoracic duct or its large branches. In more than 50% of patients diagnosed with chylothorax, the etiology consists of malignant diseases; and among these, lymphomas are the most common cause, accounting for 60% of cases. We report a case of a 37-year male with T-cell lymphoma who presented with bilateral pleural effusion; pleural fluid analysis confirmed chylothorax. ⋯ Our patient was diagnosed rapidly with both chylothorax and lymphoma. We started the treatment immediately and saved his life. Key Words: Chyle, Chylothorax, Lymphoma.