Lipid pleural effusions.
Am J Med Sci
; 335(1): 16-20, 2008 Jan.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18195578
ABSTRACT
Traditionally, a lipid pleural effusion has been described as milky or turbid appearing. However, lipid effusions may have varied presentations making a diagnosis by appearance problematic. Distinguishing between a chylothorax and a cholesterol effusion, the 2 types of lipid effusions, is essential. A chylothorax develops after injury or obstruction of the thoracic duct, leading to a chyle leak into the pleural space that is characterized by an increased triglyceride concentration and the presence of chylomicrons. In contrast, a cholesterol effusion is a long-standing effusion associated with an elevated cholesterol concentration, usually greater than 250 mg/dL, a thick pleural rind, and represents a form of lung entrapment.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Derrame Pleural
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Colesterol
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Quilotórax
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Lipídeos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article