Case Report

A Case of Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma Complicated with Bilateral Chylothorax

Table 2

Pleural effusion properties.

LeftRight

AppearanceLight blood, chylousLight blood, chylous
Cell count (/μL)904349
Lymphocytes : granulocytes (%)87 : 1399 : 1
Protein (g/mL)3.63.3
Glucose (mg/dL)11293
Specific gravity1.0321.030
pH8.08.0
Lactate dehydrogenase (U/L)261278
Total cholesterol (mg/dL)102
Triglycerides (mg/dL)369337
Carcinoembryonic antigen (ng/mL)1.1
Adenosine deaminase (U/L)25.2
CytologyClass IIIClass III

Cytology suggestive of, but not conclusive for, malignancy.