MASSIVE CHYLOTHORAX COMPLICATING CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER

Chylothorax is an unusual complication of cirrhosis of the liver. This condition is probably underdiagnosed because appropriate tests: are n ot usually done, We describe the case of a 54-year-old man with cirrho sis of the liver and massive chylothorax. Despite chest tube drainage and intensive supportive therapy, there was a fatal outcome. Our case highlights the difficulties in the management of this complication and draws attention to the possible dangers of certain therapeutic proced ures.