ArticleLung India : official organ of Indian Chest Society
Scourge of tuberculosis: A rare case of simultaneous chylothorax and chylous ascites.
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a rare cause of chylothorax and chylous ascites. This is a case of simultaneous TB-chylothorax and chylous ascites in a 20-year-old patient who had been diagnosed with disseminated Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) Tuberculosis two years ago. Abdominal distention with horseshoe-shaped dullness was found on examination. Abdominal ultrasound revealed gross ascites and bilateral gross pleural effusion. Pleural fluid analysis was positive for chylomicrons and revealed elevated Protein, Albumin, ADA, and Triglyceride. GeneXpert was negative and no growth was seen on culture. Lymphoscintigraphy showed a normal ascent of radio tracer along bilateral lower limb. Lymphangiogram and thoracic ductogram showed multiple dilated lymphatic ducts in the bilateral internal iliac region with obstruction of lymphatic flow in the iliac group of nodes. Low-fat diet was given. No interventional radiological approach or surgical correction could be done for the patient. He died after one and half years with progressive swelling and emaciation.
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