A Case of Chylothorax after Blunt Chest Trauma Accompanied by Nephrotic Syndrome
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
;
: 659-663, 2006.
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ABSTRACT
Chylothorax after blunt chest trauma is very rare and is generally caused by injuries to the thoracic duct or its major tributaries. Such an injury can cause a fistula, a localized collection of chyle known as a chyloma, or an intrapleural collection referred to as a chylothorax. We report a case of chylothorax attributed to thoracic duct injury after an in-car traffic accident, accompanied by nephrotic syndrome diagnosed after admission. An 11-year-old male was admitted because of dyspnea developed three days previously after an in-car traffic accident. He also complained of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort after meals. We took chest X-ray films and a chest CT scan in the emergency department, which showed pleural effusion on both sides and massive ascites. Diagnostic thoracentesis was then done, the aspirated fluid showed a milky-white appearance and fluid analysis showed chyle. Tube thoracostomy with fluid and nutritional support was administered but a week later the patient was more edematous and laboratory results revealed nephrotic features. After a further ten days, the patient was discharged with some symptomatic improvement, not confirmed by pathologic diagnosis.
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Derrame Pleural
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Ascitis
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Conducto Torácico
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Tórax
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Vómitos
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Heridas no Penetrantes
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Película para Rayos X
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Toracostomía
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Accidentes de Tránsito
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Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Niño
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
Año:
2006
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