Chylothorax and chylous ascites due to juvenile paracoccidioidomycosis: a case report
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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56: e0605, 2023. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic fungal infection caused by Paracoccidioides species. Chylothorax is a rare complication of PCM. A 16-year-old adolescent presented daily fever, lymphadenomegaly, sweating, weight loss, ventilatory-dependent pain, and dysphagia, which confirmed PCM. During treatment, the patient developed chylothorax and chylous ascites. Chronic inflammatory and fibrotic lymphadenopathy may obstruct lymphatic vessels, resulting in the extravasation of lymph into the abdomen or pleural cavities. Chylothorax is one of several complications of PCM and can lead to respiratory insufficiency, even in patients undergoing antifungal therapy.
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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Tropical Medicine
Year:
2023
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Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto/BR
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