Chylothorax Associated with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Chylothorax is caused by lymphatic fluid accumulating in the pleural cavity from the ductus thoracicus. Chylous fluid has a murky, milky look due to the high levels of triglycerides it contains. Trauma or occlusion of the ductus thoracicus causes chylothorax. Malignancies, sarcoidosis, retrosternal goitre, amyloidosis, superior vena cava thrombosis, benign tumours, and congenital abnormalities such…
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