81-year-old-man presented to our institution with progressive exertional dyspnea over the preceding four months in conjunction with weight loss. Physical examination was remarkable for decrease right sided breath sounds and abnormal fingernails (Fig. 1A). Chest X-ray and Computed Tomography (Fig. 1B) demonstrated large right-sided pleural effusion. Thoracentesis drained 2l of turbid, milky white appearance pleural fluid (Fig. 1C). The pleural fluid profile was compatible with Chylothorax with triglyceride level at 143mg/dl. Cytology was no evidence of malignancy. Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) was diagnosed. YNS is a rare disorder characterized by a classical triad of the deformed yellow nail, primary lymphedema, and recurrent pleural effusion.1 The three criteria are not usually present at the same time, so the existence of two is satisfactory to establish the diagnosis.2 Pleural effusion is persistent and has not been reported to spontaneous resolve.1 Our patient had recurrent pleural effusion and required multiple thoracenteses. Subsequently, he underwent open thoracotomy with mechanical decortication and pleurodesis.
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Impact factor 2023
8.7
Citescore 2023
3.5
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41 %
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0.46
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