Bilateral Chylothorax in a Young Girl Due to Tuberculosis
Author Information
Author(s): Surya Kant Verma, Sanjay Kumar, Sunish C. Prasad, Rajendra Verma, Rajendra Kumar
Primary Institution: CSM Medical University
Hypothesis
Can bilateral chylothorax occur as a result of tuberculosis in a young patient?
Conclusion
The case demonstrates that bilateral chylothorax can occur secondary to tuberculosis, and it responded well to standard antitubercular treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- The pleural fluid analysis showed high triglyceride levels, confirming chylothorax.
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis was isolated from the pleural fluid culture.
- The patient showed clinical and radiological improvement after 2 months of antitubercular treatment.
Takeaway
A 15-year-old girl developed a rare condition called chylothorax because of tuberculosis, but she got better after treatment.
Methodology
The diagnosis was established through clinical examination, imaging, pleural fluid analysis, and biopsy.
Limitations
Further investigations like lymphangiography were not performed due to parental refusal.
Participant Demographics
15-year-old female from a nonendemic zone of filariasis.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website