Abstract
Both chylothorax and pseudochylothorax are characterized by milky or turbid pleural effusions. The importance of distinguishing these two conditions cannot be overemphasized because the prognosis and management are different.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Chylothorax / diagnosis*
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Chylothorax / etiology
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Chylothorax / surgery
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Ligation
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Pleura / surgery
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Pleural Effusion / diagnosis*
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Pleural Effusion / etiology
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Pleural Effusion / surgery
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Prognosis
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Punctures
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Suction
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Thoracic Duct / surgery