Volume : III, Issue : VI, June - 2014

Chylothorax and Chylous Ascites(Rare Presentation of a Rare Disease)

Dr. Indresh Dixit, Dr. Naim M Kadri, Dr. Karan M Desai, Dr. Miteshchandarana, Dr. Ravi Patel

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Chylothorax and chylous ascites are uncommon and usually associated with trauma , neoplasms or infections. To the best of our knowledge, Brachiocephalic/IJV thrombus leading to thoracic duct obstruction leading to chylothorax and chylous ascites is very rare.We are presenting the case of a 30 year old female (2 months post LSCS) with complaints of abdominal distension,pedaledema and dyspnea.

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Dr.Indresh Dixit, Dr.Naim M Kadri, Dr.Karan M Desai, Dr. MiteshChandarana, Dr. Ravi Patel Chylothorax and Chylous Ascites(Rare Presentation of a Rare Disease) International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.III, Issue.VI June 2014

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