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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma manifesting as massive malignant chylothorax: successful management with chemotherapy and ambulatory drainages using indwelling pleural catheter

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posted on 2023-05-22, 02:40 authored by Muhajir MohamedMuhajir Mohamed, Tan, J, Kalpurath, KK
Recurrent cancer-related chylothorax is generally managed by talc pleurodesis or indwelling pleural catheter in the palliative care setting to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. In chylothorax associated with curable/treatable malignancies like lymphoma, there are scarce data regarding the efficacy and safety of indwelling pleural catheters. We report a case of recurrent massive chylothorax associated with non-Hodgkin lymphoma who demonstrated long-term remission of lymphoma and complete regression of chylothorax after treatment with combination chemotherapy and ambulatory drainages using indwelling pleural catheter.

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Publication title

Internal Medicine Journal

Volume

45

Issue

9

Pagination

980-3

ISSN

1444-0903

Department/School

Tasmanian School of Medicine

Publisher

Blackwell Publishing Asia

Place of publication

Australia

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Clinical health not elsewhere classified

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