| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2135794 | Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Chylothorax is a rare complication with both traumatic and non-traumatic causes. the most common non-traumatic cause is malignancy, especially lymphoma. Lymph discharges into the pleural space, causing nutritional, metabolic, immunologic and respiratory complications. We evaluated the case of a patient suffering from a low-grade lymphoma who developed chylothorax that did not respond to chemotherapy and conservative treatment. this patient recovered spontaneously.
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Authors
Adnan Khosravi, Ali Asghar Anjidani,