Chylothorax

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• Synonyms

  • Lymphothorax
  • Lymph in the pleural cavity
  • Lymphatic pleural effusion
  • Chylous pleural effusion

• Causes

  • Lymphoma
  • Thoracic trauma
  • Thoracic surgery

• Parents

  • Pleural effusion

• Description

  • "Aspirate > 110 mg/dl triglyceride"