Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine (Nov 2014)
A Rare Case of Sudden-Onset Respiratory Distress in an Infant
Abstract
Chylothorax is an unusual cause of pleural effusion after the neonatal period in children without a previous history of cardiothoracic surgery. Determination of the causes of this condition can be often challenging. Herein, we present a case of a 6-month-old male infant, presenting with sudden severe breathlessness, which was later diagnosed as spontaneous left-sided chylothorax.