Chylothorax as a complication of extensive spontaneous left arm DVT.
BMJ Case Rep
; 12(12)2019 Dec 30.
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| ID: mdl-31892625
ABSTRACT
We present a case of right sided chylothorax in the setting of cirrhosis believed to be secondary to extensive venous thromboembolism of the left upper extremity and exacerbated by chylous ascites. Our patient responded to conservative management with anticoagulation and a repeat thoracentesis revealed transformation of the fluid back to straw coloured transudate. We also include a brief discussion of the diagnosis and management of chylothorax.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Quilotórax
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Tromboembolia Venosa
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos