[A case of bilateral chylothorax following neck massage].
We report a case of bilateral chylothorax following neck massage. The patient presented with the left supraclavicular mass and bilateral pleural effusions. Both fluids obtained from thoracentesis revealed chylous and a high triglycerides content. The effusions decreased after conservative treatment. Bilateral chylothorax caused by neck massage has, to our knowledge, not previously been reported in literature. We concluded that physicians and massagists should remember this serious complication.
Yokoyama
Toshiyuki
T
Department of Internal Medicine, Kumiai Hospital.
Shimizu
Yasuo
Y
D000368:Aged; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009333:Neck; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology*