Pseudochylous pleural effusion is most often seen in
Most common cause of pseudochylous pleural effusion is tuberculous pleurisy.
• Chyliform pleural effusion, often called pseudochylous or cholesterol effusion, is a high-lipid effusion that is not chylous.
• The most common cause of this pleural reaction is tuberculous pleurisy, but it has also been described in association with rheumatoid arthritis.
• The presence of a fat-fluid level within the pleural space is unique to pseudochylous effusion.
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