A patient with previously diagnosed lung cancer develops a large pleural effusion. The effusion is tapped and demonstrates an unusual milky white fluid that upon standing, separates into a thin white layer over a thicker clear layer. The lipid content of the fluid is high. This is most likely an example of which of the following?
A patient with previously diagnosed lung cancer develops a large pleural effusion. The effusion is tapped and demonstrates an unusual milky white fluid that upon standing, separates into a thin white layer over a thicker clear layer. The lipid content of the fluid is high. This is most likely an example of which of the following?
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A patient with previously diagnosed lung cancer develops a large pleural effusion. The effusion is tapped and demonstrates an unusual milky white fluid that upon standing, separates into a thin white layer over a thicker clear layer. The lipid content of the fluid is high. This is most likely an example of which of the following?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Chylous effusion
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