Chylothorax is a rare condition that results from
thoracic duct damage with chyle leakage,
characterized by high triglyceride and low cholesterol
concentrations, from the lymphatic system into the
pleural space. Thoracic duct may be obstructed or
ruptured producing sometimes bursting of lymph
vessels. 1 This is manifested by the collection of
chylous fluid in the pleural and peritoneal sacs, chylous
hydrocele and chylous urine. Chylothorax was
recognized in the 17th century at first. Joshman and
Bartolet 4 described chylothorax initially in 1633