| Literature DB >> 12735603 |
Matthew Reed Swelstad1, Carmine Frumiento, Alice Garry-McCoy, Rashmi Agni, Tracey L Weigel.
Abstract
Gorham's Syndrome, also known as massive osteolysis or "vanishing bone disease" results from lymphangiomatosis with adjacent bone resorption. Chylothorax is a common complication in cases of mediastinal involvement. We report a case of Gorham's Syndrome presenting as chylotamponade successfully treated with pericardial drainage, early parenteral nutritional support, bilateral pleurodesis for chylous effusions, and adjuvant external beam radiation.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12735603 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)04776-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330