Primary subclavian vein thrombosis and bilateral chylothorax documented by lymphography and venography.
Chylothorax secondary to trauma of the thoracic duct is uncommon. "Stress" thrombosis of the subclavian is a better recognized entity. The occurrence of both in the same patient is documented and their relationship discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008220:Lymphography; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging