Chylothorax- congenital

Overview

A rare disorder characterized by the presence of numerous small lung cysts at birthinfant born with lung cysts which severely affects breathing and blood pressure and generally results in infant death

Symptoms

  • Cyanosis
  • Respiratory distress 
  • Pulmonary hypertension 
  • Rales 
  • Enlarged lungs

Causes

Conditions listing Pulmonary cystic lymphangiectasis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Pulmonary cystic lymphangiectasis

Prognosis

infant death