Chylopneumothorax

Chylopneumothorax is a rare disease that is characterized by the accumulation of chyl (fluid that contains lipids and proteins from the lymphatic system) in the pleural cavity and the development of pneumothorax (accumulation of air in the lungs).

Chylopneumothorax can occur with various diseases, such as tumors of the lymphatic system, chest trauma, infectious diseases and others.

Symptoms of chylopneumothorax may include shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, decreased appetite, weakness, and others.

Treatment of chylopneumothorax depends on the cause of the disease and may include surgery, drug therapy, etc.

Overall, chylopneumothorax is a rare disease but requires timely treatment to prevent serious complications.

The branch of medicine that treats this disease is called "thoracic surgery" and is usually a subdivision of the thoracic surgery department in medical institutions or includes it as part of the provision of specialized care. Chylothorax can manifest as a chronic or acute form of the disease. If the formed accumulation of fluid is a transudate, then the disease has a slow but steady course, but if the tumor is purulent in nature or there are simply no symptoms, the diagnosis is made based on the results of radiography. If there are signs of lung damage, the respiratory function is sharply impaired, wheezing, difficulty in inhaling, or even complete inability to inhale. Quite often, heart failure, polyavitaminosis, and pain when swallowing develop.