Milky Effusion in Giant Empyema Caused by <scp> <i>Streptococcus viridans</i> </scp>

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Mingming Yang · Nanchong Central Hospital

Xian‐qiong Pang · Nanchong Central Hospital

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ABSTRACT Milky pleural effusion usually suggests chylothorax. We report a case of massive empyema caused by Streptococcus viridans presenting with milky pleural fluid. Biochemical and microbiological analyses were essential to establish the diagnosis and distinguish empyema from chylothorax.

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Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Lymphatic System and Diseases

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Published in: Respirology Case Reports

Volume 14, Issue 4

DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.70569

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Milky Effusion in Giant Empyema Caused by <scp> <i>Streptococcus viridans</i> </scp>

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