A Case of Nephrotic Syndrome associated with Chylothorax and Chyloascites in Adult.
- Author:
Bong Joon YANG
1
;
Sung Won JUNG
;
Yu Min LEE
;
Myeung Su LEE
;
Seung Hoon BAEK
;
Seon Ho AHN
;
Ju Hung SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Wonkwang, School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. ashneph@wmc.wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chyloascites;
Nephrotic syndrome
- MeSH:
Adult*;
Chest Tubes;
Chylothorax*;
Drainage;
Humans;
Lymphoma;
Nephrotic Syndrome*;
Parenteral Nutrition, Total
- From:Korean Journal of Nephrology
2004;23(5):805-808
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Chylothorax charaterized by milky, opalescent fluid in the pleural space has variety causes, including trauma, lymphoma and carcinoma. The nephrotic syndrome is not recognized as a cause of chylothorax. We report a case of nephrotic syndrome and chylothorax that was secondary to the transdiaphragmatic movement of chyloascites and was treated with chest tube drainage and total parenteral nutrition.
