Pseudochylous pleural effusion is seen in

Correct Answer: TB
Description: In chronic effusion like tubercular/rheumatoid ahritis fluid rich in cholesterol mimicking chyle accumulates. Chyliform (pseudochylous) pleural effusion. Author information: A chyliform (pseudochylous) effusion is an uncommon disease entity which develops after an exudative effusion is in situ for a long time. It is commonly initiated by a tuberculous pleurisy and it is impoant to exclude the presence of active tuberculosis Ref Davidson edition23rd pg 626
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