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Sarcoidosis presenting with chylothorax

P R Jarman1, M K Whyte, I Sabroe

  • 1Department of Medicine (Respiratory Division), Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK.

Thorax
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
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Chylothorax, a rare condition involving lymphatic fluid in the chest, can be the first sign of sarcoidosis. This case highlights the unusual presentation of sarcoidosis, emphasizing the need for thorough investigation in such rare associations.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Medicine
  • Rare Diseases

Background:

  • Chylothorax is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space.
  • Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disease of unknown cause.
  • The co-occurrence of chylothorax and sarcoidosis is exceptionally rare in clinical practice.