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Transient spontaneous chylothorax presented with neck pain and swelling in patient with latent TB Case report
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  • Hussam Almasri,
  • Ans Alamami,
  • Riyadh Hammamy,
  • Mohamed Shariff
Hussam Almasri
Hamad Medical Corporation

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Ans Alamami
Hamad Medical Corporation
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Riyadh Hammamy
Hamad Medical Corporation
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Mohamed Shariff
Hamad Medical Corporation
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Abstract

chylothorax is a relatively uncommon condition. It is characterized by the presence of chylous rich fluid within the pleural space. Spontaneous chylothorax usually refers to non-traumatic causes most common malignancy and infections. we present a case of a spontaneous chylothorax with evidence of resolution of pleural effusion without detectable cause.

Peer review status:Published

13 Oct 2020Submitted to Clinical Case Reports
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17 Oct 2020Submission Checks Completed
17 Oct 2020Assigned to Editor
22 Oct 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
23 Oct 2020Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
30 Oct 2020Editorial Decision: Accept
Jan 2021Published in Clinical Case Reports volume 9 issue 1 on pages 433-436. 10.1002/ccr3.3550