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ArticleCureus2025

A Rare Case of Idiopathic Chylopericardium Causing Cardiac Tamponade.

Klodian Krakulli, Alessia Mehmeti, Arber Aliu, Manjola Liko, Henri Kolani, Ervin Bejko, Altin Veshti

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Klodian KrakulliCardiac Surgery, University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Tirana, ALB.
Alessia MehmetiCardiac Surgery, University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Tirana, ALB.
Arber AliuCardiac Surgery, University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Tirana, ALB.
Manjola LikoCardiology, University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Tirana, ALB.
Henri KolaniGeneral Surgery, University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Tirana, ALB.
Ervin BejkoCardiac Surgery, University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Tirana, ALB.
Altin VeshtiCardiac Surgery, University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa", Tirana, ALB.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chylopericardium (CP) is a rare clinical entity characterized by the accumulation of chylous fluid within the pericardial space. It can be classified as primary (idiopathic) or secondary, with the latter associated with trauma, cardiothoracic surgery, malignancies, or infections. We present a case of a 67-year-old male patient with idiopathic CP who presented with signs of cardiac tamponade. The patient was initially managed conservatively with pericardiocentesis, dietary modifications, and octreotide but required surgical intervention due to persistent chyle drainage. This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with idiopathic CP and emphasizes the importance of early recognition and appropriate management.

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chylopericardiumdiagnosisetiologymanagementmedium-chain triglyceride dietsocreotidesurgical treatment

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PMCPMC12023918

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