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Anales de Medicina Interna
versão impressa ISSN 0212-7199
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GUTIERREZ MACIAS, A. et al. Bilateral chylothorax in a case of metastatic adenocarcinoma of unknown primary. An. Med. Interna (Madrid) [online]. 2006, vol.23, n.4, pp.176-178. ISSN 0212-7199.
We present a case of bilateral chylothorax and lung carcinomatous lymphangitis. Clinical evolution was unfavorable, leading to death due to respiratory insufficiency. Necropsy showed widespread metastatic adenocarcinoma of unknown primary. From this case, we review the etiology, diagnosis and therapeutic options available in chylothorax.
Palavras-chave : Bilateral chylothorax; Adenocarcinoma of unknown primary.