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¹Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology, Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool, UK.

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Summary

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Isolated chylopericardium, a rare condition, can occur without chylothorax. This case highlights successful management of massive pericardial effusion containing chylous fluid without further intervention.

Keywords:

Chylopericardium Mediastinoscopy Pericardiocentesis

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Thoracic Surgery
Medical Diagnostics

Background:

Isolated chylopericardium is a rare clinical entity, distinct from chylothorax.
Etiologies include idiopathic causes, trauma, radiotherapy, lymphatic anomalies, infections, or mediastinal neoplasms.
This case presents a middle-aged male with no prior medical history.

Observation:

The patient initially presented with symptoms of heavy sweating, weight loss, and cough.
Investigations revealed enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes on chest computed tomography.
Following discharge after lymph node biopsy, the patient developed dyspnea and chest pain.

Findings:

Echocardiography demonstrated massive pericardial effusion.
Pericardiocentesis yielded milky white, chylous fluid, confirming isolated chylopericardium.
The patient's condition was successfully managed conservatively.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering isolated chylopericardium in the differential diagnosis of massive pericardial effusion.
Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management, even without specific intervention, can lead to favorable outcomes.
Further research into the idiopathic causes of isolated chylopericardium may improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.