What type of pleural problem is most likely to develop from rupture of the thoracic duct?
a. Chylothorax
b. Hemothorax
c. Hydrothorax
d. Pneumothorax
ANS: A
The thoracic duct is a lymphatic channel that runs from the abdomen through the mediastinum to enter the left subclavian vein. Disruption of the thoracic duct anywhere along its course can cause leakage of chyle into the mediastinum, which then may rupture into the pleural space and cause a chylothorax.
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