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. 1985 Mar;6(1):163-71.

Chylothorax and pseudochylothorax

C S Sassoon, R W Light
  • PMID: 3847300

Chylothorax and pseudochylothorax

C S Sassoon et al. Clin Chest Med. 1985 Mar.

Abstract

Both chylothorax and pseudochylothorax are characterized by milky or turbid pleural effusions. The importance of distinguishing these two conditions cannot be overemphasized because the prognosis and management are different.

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