Chylous pleural effusion associated with primary lymphedema and lymphangioma-like malformations.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a patient with a chylous pleural effusion associated with primary lymphedema of his right leg and abdominal wall. On evaluation a generalized, severe hypoplasia of the lymphatic system turned out to be associated with hyperplastic, lymphangioma-like malformations.
Medical subject headings
- Chylothorax
- Lymphatic System
- Lymphedema
- Pleural Effusion