Idiopathic chylopericardium: 131-I-triolein scan for noninvasive diagnosis.
We report idiopathic chylopericardium in a physically active, asymptomatic 29-year-old man. Preoperative diagnosis was made by external cardiac imaging after oral administration of 131-I-labeled triolein. To our knowledge this is the first report of preoperative noninvasive diagnosis of chylopericardium. After open drainage and pericardial biopsy, the patient is asymptomatic without recurrence after 8 months.
D000328:Adult; D006332:Cardiomegaly / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002913:Chyle; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D008297:Male; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D014304:Triolein
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D014304:Triolein