ICD-11 code : CB24;
Preferred Label : Chylous effusion;
ICD-11 definition : A chylothorax (chylous effusion) signifies leakage of chyle from the thoracic duct.
A pleural fluid triglyceride concentration of more than 110 mg per deciliter signifies
a high likelihood of chylothorax, whereas a triglyceride concentration below 50 mg
per deciliter makes chylothorax highly unlikely.;
ICD-11 synonym : Chylothorax;
ICD-11 inclusion : Chyliform effusion; pleurisy with chylous effusion;
Origin ID : 693433074;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
ICD-10 Mapping
A chylothorax (chylous effusion) signifies leakage of chyle from the thoracic duct.
A pleural fluid triglyceride concentration of more than 110 mg per deciliter signifies
a high likelihood of chylothorax, whereas a triglyceride concentration below 50 mg
per deciliter makes chylothorax highly unlikely.