CB24 Chylous effusion

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A chylothorax (chylous effusion) signifies leakage of chyle from the thoracic duct. A pleural fluid triglyceride concentration of more than 110 mg per decilitre signifies a high likelihood of chylothorax, whereas a triglyceride concentration below 50 mg per decilitre makes chylothorax highly unlikely.

inclusions

• Chyliform effusion

postcoordination

synonyms

• Chylous effusion
• Chylothorax
• Chyliform effusion
• pleurisy with chylous effusion

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