Hepatic Chylothorax in a 73-Year-Old Man With Undiagnosed Cirrhosis

Chylothorax is a specific type of pleural effusion characterized by the accumulation of chyle in the pleural cavity. We wish to present an unusual case of chylothorax in a 73-year-old man who presented with generalized body swelling and right chylothorax without ascites. After conducting a comprehensive investigation to identify the root causes of chylothorax, a liver biopsy was done with results consistent with liver cirrhosis. In this case, we discuss the patient's complicated medical history, the diagnostic process, and the multidisciplinary approach to managing hepatic chylothorax.