Thoracic duct obstruction associated with the thoracic outlet syndrome.
A case is presented in which intermittent swelling of the face, left upper limb and both lower limbs was associated with steatorrhea. The thoracic duct was found to be obstructed at the thoracic outlet. After surgery the symptoms disappeared promptly. The value of lymphography is discussed and compared to the other diagnostic methods.
D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008220:Lymphography; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery