Combined chylothorax and chylopericardium: a complication of central venous catheter-related thrombosis

Central venous catheter-related thrombosis can lead to the concurrent occurrence of chylothorax and chylopericardium. This article reports a case of end-stage kidney disease with long-term dialysis catheter use, resulting in central vein stenosis and the rare complication of combined chylothorax and chylopericardium.

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BMJ Case Reports
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2025-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2024-263981
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Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
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Combined chylothorax and chylopericardium: a complication of central venous catheter-related thrombosis

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Combined chylothorax and chylopericardium: a complication of central venous catheter-related thrombosis

Pornprapa Chindamporn, Sasathorn Tharapoom, Kritsada Luangrungruang
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Central venous catheter-related thrombosis can lead to the concurrent occurrence of chylothorax and chylopericardium. This article reports a case of end-stage kidney disease with long-term dialysis catheter use, resulting in central vein stenosis and the rare complication of combined chylothorax and chylopericardium.

BMJ Case ReportsVol. 18(2)
Phramongkutklao Hospital (TH), Naresuan University (TH)
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