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
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synonyms
- Chylous effusion
- Chylothorax
- Chyliform effusion
- pleurisy with chylous effusion
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