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Document Details : Title: Chyloma: an uncommon cause of supraclavicular swelling Author(s): CHOUINARD VA, WIEËRS G, LAMBERT M Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 65 Issue: 6 Date: 2010 Pages: 420-424 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.65.6.1002450 Abstract : We report the case of a 46-year-old woman who noticed a swelling of the left supraclavicular fossa of rapid onset soon after a Mycoplasma Pneumoniae upper respiratory infection. On the basis of clinical history, physical examination and imaging findings, a diagnosis of chyloma due to intense non-productive coughing bouts was made. The supraclavicular swelling progressively disappeared after a few days. This observation prompted us to briefly review the pathophysiology of chylomas. |
