Simultaneous idiopathic chylopericardium and chylothorax.
We have reported the first described case of idiopathic simultaneous chylopericardium and chylothorax and discussed its diagnostic and therapeutic considerations. Efficacy of thoracic duct ligation, pericardiectomy, and pleurodesis for this entity is established.
D000328:Adult; D002913:Chyle; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography