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If the cat is dyspneic, oxygen supplementation is warranted. Thoracocentesis is indicated due to the muffled lung and heart sounds.

If the cat is dyspneic, oxygen supplementation is warranted. Thoracocentesis is indicated due to the muffled lung and heart sounds.

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|l1=Thoracocentesis

|q2=Thoracocentesis initially relieves the cat’s distress and yields the fluid shown. What is the most likely character of this fluid, and how would you confirm this?

|q2=Thoracocentesis initially relieves the cat’s distress and yields the fluid shown. What is the most likely character of this fluid, and how would you confirm this?

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The fluid should be analyzed for triglyceride and cholesterol content and low cholesterol content when compared to serum. The cellular components are predominantly small lymphocytes and some neutrophils. Chyle does not settle upon centrifugation, but clears partially when mixed with ether.

The fluid should be analyzed for triglyceride and cholesterol content and low cholesterol content when compared to serum. The cellular components are predominantly small lymphocytes and some neutrophils. Chyle does not settle upon centrifugation, but clears partially when mixed with ether.

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|l2=Chylous Effusion

|q3=What is your differential diagnosis for conditions associated with this type of fluid production?

|q3=What is your differential diagnosis for conditions associated with this type of fluid production?

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Chylothorax in cats has been associated with mediastinal lymphoma, heartworm disease, cardiomyopathy and trauma, although the majority are not found to have an obvious underlying cause and are termed idiopathic.

Chylothorax in cats has been associated with mediastinal lymphoma, heartworm disease, cardiomyopathy and trauma, although the majority are not found to have an obvious underlying cause and are termed idiopathic.

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|l3=Chylous Effusion

|q4=How would you proceed to determine the underlying disease process?

|q4=How would you proceed to determine the underlying disease process?

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The diagnostic approach to determine an underlying cause should include thoracic radiographs (following fluid evacuation by thoracocentesis or tube thoracostomy), CBC, serum biochemistry, heartworm test, FeLV and FIV tests, and echocardiography.

The diagnostic approach to determine an underlying cause should include thoracic radiographs (following fluid evacuation by thoracocentesis or tube thoracostomy), CBC, serum biochemistry, heartworm test, FeLV and FIV tests, and echocardiography.

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|l4=Chylous Effusion#Diagnosis

|q5=What are the therapeutic options and the prognosis for successful long-term management?

|q5=What are the therapeutic options and the prognosis for successful long-term management?

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The prognosis is guarded as chylous effusion may not resolve and constrictive pleuritis may develop.

The prognosis is guarded as chylous effusion may not resolve and constrictive pleuritis may develop.

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|l5=Chylous Effusion#Treatment

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