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[Chylothorax associated with sarcoidosis]

A Haegeli, R Keller

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |January 24, 1981
    PubMed
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    Chylothorax, a rare complication of sarcoidosis, was observed in a patient with mediastinal lymphomas. Treatment with corticosteroids led to the gradual regression of chylothorax and other symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Oncology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Chylothorax is typically associated with traumatic or malignant mediastinal diseases.
    • Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disease characterized by non-caseating granulomas.

    Observation:

    • A 27-year-old patient presented with chylothorax and bilateral hilar and mediastinal lymphomas.
    • Clinical investigations confirmed sarcoidosis involving mediastinal lymph nodes, bronchial mucosa, and pleural mesothelium.

    Findings:

    • Thoracoscopy revealed an intact thoracic duct, suggesting a non-traumatic, non-malignant etiology for chylothorax.
    • The patient's chylothorax and associated symptoms gradually resolved with corticosteroid therapy and pleural drainage.

    Implications:

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    • This case suggests chylothorax can be a rare complication of sarcoidosis.
    • Highlights the importance of considering sarcoidosis in the differential diagnosis of chylothorax, even without apparent thoracic duct injury.