A Complex Case of Tuberculosis, Chylothorax, and Lymphoma: An Uncommon Triad

The synchronous presence of tuberculosis (TB), chylothorax, and lymphoma in a patient is an exceptionally rare and complex clinical scenario. Overlapping clinical manifestations pose a diagnostic challenge when these diseases are simultaneously present. Immunosuppressive treatments for lymphoma can further complicate the management of such cases. This case report focuses on a 55-year-old male initially diagnosed with pulmonary TB and commenced anti-TB therapy (ATT). He later developed chylothorax which led to a comprehensive diagnostic workup, and was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma. The patient was initiated on chemotherapy along with continuation of ATT. The patient improved symptomatically and continued treatment.

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PULMON
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2025-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/pulmon.pulmon_22_25
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Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
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A Complex Case of Tuberculosis, Chylothorax, and Lymphoma: An Uncommon Triad

Keechilat Pavithran, Vishnu Vazhoor, Asmita Mehta, K. P. Shruthi
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A Complex Case of Tuberculosis, Chylothorax, and Lymphoma: An Uncommon Triad

Keechilat Pavithran, Vishnu Vazhoor, Asmita Mehta, K. P. Shruthi
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Abstract

The synchronous presence of tuberculosis (TB), chylothorax, and lymphoma in a patient is an exceptionally rare and complex clinical scenario. Overlapping clinical manifestations pose a diagnostic challenge when these diseases are simultaneously present. Immunosuppressive treatments for lymphoma can further complicate the management of such cases. This case report focuses on a 55-year-old male initially diagnosed with pulmonary TB and commenced anti-TB therapy (ATT). He later developed chylothorax which led to a comprehensive diagnostic workup, and was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma. The patient was initiated on chemotherapy along with continuation of ATT. The patient improved symptomatically and continued treatment.

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