Chylothorax

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Background

Workup

  • Thoracentesis with fluid:
    • Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • LDH
    • Protein
    • Culture and gram stain
    • Cell differential and count
  • Serum LDH and total protein comparison

Sources

  • Maldonado FM et al. Pleural Fluid Characteristics of Chylothorax. Mayo Clin Proc. 2009 Feb; 84(2): 129–133.
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