Management of Life-threatening Refractory Chylothorax and Chylopericardium due to Lymphangiomatosis
Journal Title: American Journal of Sonography - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Lymphangiomatosis is a rare disorder. Chylous effusion and osteolytic lesions are diagnostic clues. Radiographic findings can be suggestive of the disease, but the final confirmatory diagnosis is made histologically. We report a case of an infant who presented with life threatening refractory chylothorax and chylopericardium due to diffuse pulmonary lymphangiomatosis leading to critical condition with challenging management. With multi-disciplinary approach the child improved and was discharged home with satisfactory outcome.
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Hussam K Hamadah, Mohamed S Kabbani
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