Massive Gorham osteolysis of the right hemipelvis complicated by chylothorax: report of a case in a 9-year-old boy successfully treated by pleurodesis.
In a 9-year-old boy with progressive massive osteolysis (Gorham disease) of the right hemipelvis, the course was complicated by life-threatening chylothorax. A total of 42.6 L of chylous fluid was tapped over a 3-month period. A simple thoracoscopic intervention with tetracycline instillation was successful, and there has been no recurrence of the pleural effusion.
D002648:Child; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010014:Osteolysis / Q000150:complications*; D010015:Osteolysis, Essential / Q000150:complications*; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000473:pathology; D013396:Suction; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013906:Thoracoscopy
D013752:Tetracycline