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Maheswaran Nair NK, Kurian RB, Thangakunam B. A Rare Occurrence of Chylopericardium in a Case of Anterior Mediastinal Mass. Cureus 2024; 16:e62214. [PMID: 39006563 PMCID: PMC11240195 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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A middle-aged gentleman presented with dyspnea and hypotension, accompanied by an anterior mediastinal mass infiltrating the anterior chest wall and a moderate to large pericardial effusion, which upon evaluation revealed chylous fluid. Further investigation diagnosed him with right lung adenocarcinoma infiltrating the chest wall, staged at T4N3M1. The patient subsequently developed cardiac tamponade, necessitating immediate medical intervention. Management of the patient's cardiac tamponade involved pericardiocentesis via an indwelling pericardial catheter, allowing continuous drainage of the chylous fluid. Additionally, the patient was placed on a medium-chain triglyceride diet (MCTD) to reduce chyle production. These interventions resulted in significant symptomatic improvement, stabilizing the patient's hemodynamic status, and alleviating the immediate life-threatening condition. This case highlights the clinical challenges posed by rare presentations such as chylopericardium secondary to malignancy and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and prompt therapeutic management. The successful outcome, achieved through a combination of pericardial drainage and dietary modifications, underscores the critical role of a conservative approach in managing complex oncological cases with acute complications.
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- Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore, IND
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Thornhill R, Fortuna R, Canteras K, Raymond SL, Khan FA, Radulescu A. Milky pericardial effusion causing tamponade in a neonate after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulation. J Surg Case Rep 2023; 2023:rjad233. [PMID: 37192875 PMCID: PMC10182393 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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Cardiac tamponade is a known life-threatening complication of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), often secondary to hemopericardium from major vascular or cardiac perforation. We present the unique case of a neonate with a milky pericardial effusion causing tamponade after ECMO cannulation, managed successfully with pericardial window. Understanding ECMO physiology and its effect on the classic presentation of tamponade is critical and can prevent delays in diagnosis. While hemopericardium is most commonly seen in these cases, findings of a non-bloody, milky effusion should prompt further workup for infection, chylopericardium or total parenteral nutrition-associated pericardial effusion, as the appropriate management can mitigate immediate and potential long-term sequelae.
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- Rosanne Thornhill
- Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Correspondence address. Loma Linda University Medical Center, 11175 Campus Street, CP21111, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA. Tel: (909) 558-2822; Fax: (909) 558-7978; E-mail:
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Mi H, Chi J, Zhao X, Lu Q. A case report of generalized lymphangiomatosis with chylopericardium: the crucial role of magnetic resonance lymphangiography. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL-CASE REPORTS 2020; 4:1-5. [PMID: 33204977 PMCID: PMC7649488 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytaa294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background Chylopericardium due to generalized lymphangiomatosis is a rare clinical entity. Its aetiology and treatment remain unclear. Case summary We report one case of a 51-year-old man who was diagnosed with generalized lymphangiomatosis with idiopathic chylopericardium by bilateral inguinal intranodal contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance lymphangiography. Magnetic resonance lymphangiography demonstrated abnormal communications between the pericardial sac and the thoracic duct. The patient with idiopathic chylopericardium was therefore successfully treated by exclusive surgical ligation of the abnormal communications and partial pericardiectomy by thoracotomy. The patient’s postoperative recovery was uneventful, and no recurrence of pericardial effusion occurred during the 13-month follow-up. Discussion Magnetic resonance lymphangiography showed a good capability for evaluating the extent of generalized lymphangiomatosis and therefore is helpful for delineating the anatomy of the thoracic duct and identifying chyle leakage and abnormal communications between the thoracic duct and the pericardial sac. This makes a simple ligature of the abnormal communications, instead of thoracic duct mass ligation possible in the treatment of chylopericardium.
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- Honglan Mi
- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine affiliated Renji Hospital, No. 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai 2000127, China
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- Department of Intervention, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine affiliated Renji Hospital, No. 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai 2000127, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine affiliated Renji Hospital, No. 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai 2000127, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine affiliated Renji Hospital, No. 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai 2000127, China
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Kang YL, Cui Y, Wu Y, Hao S, Kuang XY, Zhang YC, Huang WY, Zhu GH. Chylopericardium in a child with IgA nephropathy: a case report. BMC Pediatr 2018; 18:127. [PMID: 29618325 PMCID: PMC5885464 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-018-1101-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2016] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chylopericardium effusion is characterized by the accumulation of milky effusion in the pericardium. It is often idiopathic but it can be secondary to trauma, chest radiation, tuberculosis and malignancy. If cardiac tamponade ensues, it becomes life-threatening. Herein we describe chylopericardium tamponade in a child with IgA nephropathy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of chylopericardium tamponade in IgA nephropathy. CASE PRESENTATION A 6 years old boy with IgA nephropathy presented with dyspnea, orthopnea, pretibial pitting edema, ascites and fever. Muffled heart sounds and hepatomegaly were also noted. Echocardiography and thoracic CT revealed that there was a large volume of hydropericardium. Moreover, the pericardial milky fluid by pericardiocentesis was analyzed and chylopericardium effusion was eventually confirmed. Pericardial drainage was continued and his diet was modified to low fat, rich MCT and high protein. Complete remission was achieved after 3 weeks of this combined treatment. CONCLUSION Chylopericardial tamponade could be a rare and life-threatening complication of IgA nephropathy. Etiological analysis is critical for determining the therapeutic approach in patients with pericardial effusion.
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- Yu-Lin Kang
- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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Yu X, Jia N, Ye S, Zhou M, Liu D. Primary chylopericardium: A case report and literature review. Exp Ther Med 2017; 15:419-425. [PMID: 29375697 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2017.5383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2017] [Accepted: 06/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Primary chylopericardium (CP) is a rare clinical condition in which chylous fluid containing high concentrations of triglyceride accumulates in the pericardial cavity. The present study reports a case of CP that was successfully treated by reconstruction surgery of thoracic duct. To improve the ability to diagnosis and treat this rare disease, the current study also systematically extracted 104 reported cases of primary or idiopathic CP from the past 60 years (January 1950 to December of 2015), and reviewed the clinical manifestation, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of these cases. The age at diagnosis varied between 6 weeks and 79 years with a mean age of 27.95±16.50 years. Asymptomatic patients accounted for 39.42% of cases, while the most common initial symptoms were dyspnea (44.23%) and coughing (10.58%). Jugular venous distention and distant heart sound was identified in 23 (22.12%) and 34 cases (32.69%), respectively. Cardiomegaly in X-ray scans was detected in the majority of patients (93.27%). In addition, lymphoscintigraphy and lymphangiography were helpful in identifying the source of chyle. Regarding the etiology, idiopathic cases accounted for 35.56% of the included cases in the present study. The most important cause of primary CP was abnormal connection or accumulation of lymph fluid in the pericardium (37.50%). Conservative therapy included low-fat or medium-chain triglyceride diet, as well as total parenteral nutrition. The majority of patients (71.2%) required surgery for definitive therapy, and thoracic duct ligation was the most preferred surgical procedure, performed in 44.23% of cases. Follow-up was reported in 64 cases, and all patients survived during the mean follow-up period of 12 months. Therefore, it is suggested that surgical management is the most successful treatment method and is associated with a favorable prognosis.
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- Xue Yu
- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing 100730, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing 100730, P.R. China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing 100038, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213003, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing 100730, P.R. China
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