Milky Effusion in Giant Empyema Caused by <scp> <i>Streptococcus viridans</i> </scp>
ABSTRACT Milky pleural effusion usually suggests chylothorax. We report a case of massive empyema caused by Streptococcus viridans presenting with milky pleural fluid. Biochemical and microbiological analyses were essential to establish the diagnosis and distinguish empyema from chylothorax.
Authors
- Mingming Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4484-0979)
- Guo Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2601-2685)
- Xian‐qiong Pang
- Min Pang
Institutions
- Nanchong Central Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Respirology Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.70569
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00