Chylothorax due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Chylothorax in an adult is a rare cause of pleural effusion. Mycobacterium tuberculosis may cause chylous effusion, but usually in association with extensive intrapulmonary involvement. A case of chylothorax is presented in which M tuberculosis was isolated from the pleural fluid and was the only intrathoracic manifestation of tuberculosis.
Medical subject headings
- Chylothorax
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis