Bilateral chylothorax complicating massive osteolysis (Gorham's syndrome)
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Chylothorax may rarely occur in osteolysis. A fatal case of bilateral chylothorax complicating massive osteolysis is described and the pathogenesis and management are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 51 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996