Chylothorax and chylous ascites due to juvenile paracoccidioidomycosis: a case report

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2023 May 22:56:e06052022. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0605-2022. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a systemic fungal infection caused by Paracoccidioides species. Chylothorax is a rare complication of PCM. A 16-year-old adolescent presented daily fever, lymphadenomegaly, sweating, weight loss, ventilatory-dependent pain, and dysphagia, which confirmed PCM. During treatment, the patient developed chylothorax and chylous ascites. Chronic inflammatory and fibrotic lymphadenopathy may obstruct lymphatic vessels, resulting in the extravasation of lymph into the abdomen or pleural cavities. Chylothorax is one of several complications of PCM and can lead to respiratory insufficiency, even in patients undergoing antifungal therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Chylothorax*
  • Chylous Ascites*
  • Fever
  • Humans
  • Lymphadenopathy*
  • Paracoccidioidomycosis*