Chylothorax

Chylothorax

Accumulation of milky fluid of lymphatic origin into the pleural cavity called chylothorax. It is occur mostly left side. Chylous effusion is milky due to high content of finely emulsified fats in the chyle. 

Causes : 
i. Most common cause are rupture of the thoracic duct by trauma.
ii. Obstruction of the thoracic duct by malignant tumors and malignant lymphomas.







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