Refractory chylous effusions in lymphangioleiomyomatosis patient post lung transplant
| Autor: | Samuel Jacob, Mojahid Ali, Magdy M El-Sayed Ahmed, Maxim Itkin, Tathagat Narula, Si Pham, David Erasmus |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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| Zdroj: | SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, Vol 8 (2020) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2050-313X 2050313X |
| DOI: | 10.1177/2050313X20921332 |
| Popis: | Lymphangioleiomyomatosis is a rare systemic disorder of unknown etiology that affects young women almost exclusively. Chylous effusions are known to be associated with lymphangioleiomyomatosis and may be difficult to treat. We present the case of a 37-year-old female who received bilateral lung transplantation for lymphangioleiomyomatosis complicated by refractory chylothorax and chylous ascites, ultimately controlled through repeated, open surgical procedures and percutaneous lymphatic embolization interventions. The combined surgical and interventional radiological approach, while not novel in their own right, suggests that a multi-modal interventional approach may be required in refractory cases. |
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