Chylothorax

Chylothorax is defined as an accumulation of chyle in the pleural space caused by disruption of the thoracic duct or one of its major divisions. Chyle has a high content of triglycerides. The odourless fluid is turbid and milky due to the presence of fat containing particles, the chylomicrons. The e...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Netherlands Journal of Medicine 2000-01, Vol.56 (1), p.25-31
Hauptverfasser:	de Beer, H.G.J, Mol, M.J.T, Janssen, J.P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Chylothorax Chylothorax - diagnosis Chylothorax - etiology Chylothorax - therapy Diagnosis, Differential Lymphoma Medical sciences Pleural effusion Pneumology Respiratory system : syndromes and miscellaneous diseases Thoracic trauma
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