Pleural effusion in a neonate

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 15 Aug 2011 English Publisher:BMJJournal:BMJ Case Reports, volume 2,011, page bcr0320114008 (eissn: 1757-790X,

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Authors: Sandeep Krishnanand, Shetty; Mark, Butler;

doi: 10.1136/bcr.03.2011.4008

pmid: 22688472

pmc: PMC3158349

Pleural effusion in a neonate

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Abstract

A premature neonate who developed respiratory distress in the first few days of life was found to have a pleural effusion, which reaccumulated following drainage. The effusion was demonstrated to be a chylothorax. He required multiple chest drains and was started on a medium chain triglyceride formula feed. This brought about a full resolution of the effusions and he made a complete recovery.

Related Organizations

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
United Kingdom
Croydon University Hospital
United Kingdom

Keywords

Diagnosis, Differential, Male, Pleural Effusion, Chest Tubes, Infant, Newborn, Drainage, Humans, Radiography, Thoracic, Chylothorax

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