Chylothorax as a complication of Waldenström's disease.
We describe a case of chylothorax associated with Waldenström's disease, interpreted as a rare complication of this disease. The chylothorax is probably caused by lympho-reticular infiltration of the thoracic duct. In non-traumatic chylothorax, occurring in an adult, Waldenström's disease should be considered as a possible primary cause.
D000368:Aged; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008258:Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / Q000150:complications*