congenital chylothorax

Term ID

DOID:0060646

Synonyms

Definition

A pleural disease characterized by the accumulation of chyle within the pleural space leading to respiratory distress, malnutrition and immunological compromise, either immediately after birth or within the first few weeks of life. (2)

References

• OMIM:603523
• ORDO:264688

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0060646 )