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Ann Thorac Surg
; 75(5): 1650-2, 2003 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12735603
ABSTRACT
Gorham's Syndrome, also known as massive osteolysis or "vanishing bone disease" results from lymphangiomatosis with adjacent bone resorption. Chylothorax is a common complication in cases of mediastinal involvement. We report a case of Gorham's Syndrome presenting as chylotamponade successfully treated with pericardial drainage, early parenteral nutritional support, bilateral pleurodesis for chylous effusions, and adjuvant external beam radiation.