Table 1: The main causes of chyloptysis
From: Chyloptysis with chylopericardium, a rare case and mini-review
obstruction of the thoracic duct | lymphatics-derived | lymphangiomatosis, lymphangioma, |
lymphangioleiomyomatosis | ||
compressed | mediastinal tumors | |
iatrogenic injury | surgery, radiation, trauma | |
an abnormality of the lymphatics | lymphangiectasis, | |
incompetence of lymphatic valves | Bechet's disease | |
lymphatic dysplasia | ||
(including yellow nail syndrome) | ||
high venous pressure | coronary artery disease, untreated heart failure | |