Chylothorax Secondary to Congestive Heart Failure: A Rare Case Report
Abstract
Chylothorax involves the buildup of chyle-a cloudy lymphatic fluid-in the space around the lungs. Typical triggers include injuries, issues from operations, cancers like lymphoma, infections such as tuberculosis, or birth defects.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
Lipid metabolism and disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Clinical and Medical Case Reports
- Volume
- 5
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 1–4
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026