Korean J Nephrol.
2004 Sep;23(5):805-808.
A Case of Nephrotic Syndrome associated with Chylothorax and Chyloascites in Adult
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Wonkwang, School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. ashneph@wmc.wonkwang.ac.kr
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- Chylothorax charaterized by milky, opalescent fluid in the pleural space has variety causes, including trauma, lymphoma and carcinoma. The nephrotic syndrome is not recognized as a cause of chylothorax. We report a case of nephrotic syndrome and chylothorax that was secondary to the transdiaphragmatic movement of chyloascites and was treated with chest tube drainage and total parenteral nutrition.
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