Pseudochylous pleural effusion is seen in
In chronic effusion like tubercular/rheumatoid ahritis fluid rich in cholesterol mimicking chyle accumulates. Chyliform (pseudochylous) pleural effusion. Author information: A chyliform (pseudochylous) effusion is an uncommon disease entity which develops after an exudative effusion is in situ for a long time. It is commonly initiated by a tuberculous pleurisy and it is impoant to exclude the presence of active tuberculosis Ref Davidson edition23rd pg 626
TB
Lymphoma
Carcinoma lung
Filariasis
Respiratory system