Abstract
We report two cases of lipidic pleural effusion: an arthritis-associated pseudochylothorax and a chylous pleural effusion in a HIV seropositive patient. The incidence of lipidic pleural effusions is low, especially for pseudochylothorax. We review their clinical characteristics and management.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Comparative Study
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Review
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / diagnosis
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Chylothorax / diagnosis*
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Chylothorax / diagnostic imaging
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Chylothorax / etiology
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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HIV Seropositivity / complications
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Humans
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Male
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Pleural Effusion / diagnosis*
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Pleural Effusion / diagnostic imaging
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Pleural Effusion / etiology
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Radiography, Thoracic
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Thoracoscopy
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Young Adult