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Journal Article
Retrograde thoracic duct embolization in an idiopathic case of chylopericardium
2025
Overview
This is a novel case of idiopathic chylopericardium and chylothorax in a young male who had no significant medical history. He first presented with dyspnea due to idiopathic chylopericardium, which was refractory to medical and surgical treatments, including a medium-chain triglyceride diet, octreotide, and video-assisted pericardial window. The chylopericardium persisted and progressed to concomitant left-sided chylothorax. He subsequently underwent multiple imaging studies, including lymphoscintigraphy and an intranodal lymphangiogram, both of which confirmed leakage in the thoracic duct. Finally, thoracic duct embolization was performed via a retrograde transvenous approach, which was successful, with good results. Although idiopathic chylopericardium and chylothorax are extremely rare, it can greatly impact patient quality of life if left undiagnosed and untreated. While surgery can relieve cardiac tamponade, lymphatic imaging and intervention are key in diagnosing and treating the root cause of the condition. This case highlights the importance of multidisciplinary efforts in managing rare cases and how interventional radiology is a minimally invasive but effective way to treat thoracic duct leakage. Retrograde thoracic duct embolization is technically challenging but safe and effective.
Publisher
BioMed Central,BioMed Central Ltd,Springer Nature B.V,BMC
Subject
/ Adult
/ Chest
/ Chylothorax - diagnostic imaging
/ COVID-19
/ Dyspnea
/ Embolization, Therapeutic - methods
/ Humans
/ Imaging
/ Leakage
/ Male
/ Medicine
/ Pericardial Effusion - diagnostic imaging
/ Pericardial Effusion - surgery
/ Pericardial Effusion - therapy
/ Success
/ Surgery
