congenital chylothorax

MeSH: C535461ORPHA: 264688

Overview

pleural disease characterized by the accumulation of chyle within the pleural space leading to respiratory distress, malnutrition and immunological compromise, either immediately after birth or within the first few weeks of life

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

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Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

C535461

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:264688
congenital chylothorax
MeSHC535461
OrphanetORPHA:264688
Treatments0 drug(s)
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO