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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Enlarged left lymphatic duct
Definitions
- Thoracic duct: Normal anatomical structure draining lymph from abdomen and left chest
IMAGING
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
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Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Bang JH et al: Anatomic variability of the thoracic duct in pediatric patients with complex congenital heart disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 150(3):490-5, 2015
- Chen JM: The thoracic duct: Predictably unpredictable? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 150(3):497, 2015
- Ebada AH et al: Retroperitoneal intranodal contrast agent injection for lymphangiographic imaging of the thoracic duct in view of percutaneous intervention. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 26(9):1403-5, 2015
- Karasaki T et al: Imaging of thoracic duct in a patient with right-sided descending aorta. Ann Thorac Surg. 99(2):713, 2015
- Oya S et al: Oesophageal cancer with an aberrant right subclavian artery accompanied by a thoracic duct anomaly. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 48(3):e55-7, 2015
- Pieper CC et al: Direct Cervical Puncture for Retrograde Thoracic Duct Embolization in a Postoperative Cervical Lymphatic Fistula. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 26(9):1405-8, 2015
- Richards MK et al: A national review of the frequency of minimally invasive surgery among general surgery residents: assessment of ACGME case logs during 2 decades of general surgery resident training. JAMA Surg. 150(2):169-72, 2015
- Shirakawa Y et al: Prone-Position Thoracoscopic Ligation of the Thoracic Duct for Chyle Leak Following Radical Neck Dissection in a Patient with a Right Aortic Arch. Acta Med Okayama. 69(3):173-6, 2015
- Veziant J et al: Lymphovenous anastomosis for recurrent swelling syndrome and chylous effusion due to cervical thoracic duct cyst. J Vasc Surg. 62(4):1068-70, 2015
- Ikeda Y: Thoracoscopic management of cervical thoracic duct injuries after thyroidectomy with lymphadenectomy. Asian J Endosc Surg. 7(1):82-4, 2014
- Kumar A et al: Primary cervical thoracic duct cyst: a case report and review of the literature. Ear Nose Throat J. 93(7):E17-21, 2014
- Nakano T et al: Three-dimensional imaging of a thoracic duct cyst before thoracoscopic surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 45(3):585, 2014
- Ohnishi H et al: Life-threatening pulmonary lymphedema secondary to thoracic duct ligation. Intern Med. 53(20):2341-5, 2014
- Phang K et al: Review of thoracic duct anatomical variations and clinical implications. Clin Anat. 27(4):637-44, 2014
- W A Aziz WA et al: A unique approach to thoracic duct leak after esophagectomy. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 24(4):e155-6, 2014
- Ladinsky HT et al: Thoracic duct injury resulting in abnormal newborn screen. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 1(6):583-8, 2013
- Gill MT et al: Cervical thoracic duct cyst: Importance of preoperative suspicion for appropriate management of left-sided neck mass. Ear Nose Throat J. 91(12):E13-5, 2012
- Parker EE et al: MR imaging of the thoracic inlet. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 16(2):341-53, x, 2008
- Liu ME et al: Normal CT appearance of the distal thoracic duct. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 187(6):1615-20, 2006
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Enlarged left lymphatic duct
Definitions
- Thoracic duct: Normal anatomical structure draining lymph from abdomen and left chest
IMAGING
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
CT Findings
MR Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Bang JH et al: Anatomic variability of the thoracic duct in pediatric patients with complex congenital heart disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 150(3):490-5, 2015
- Chen JM: The thoracic duct: Predictably unpredictable? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 150(3):497, 2015
- Ebada AH et al: Retroperitoneal intranodal contrast agent injection for lymphangiographic imaging of the thoracic duct in view of percutaneous intervention. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 26(9):1403-5, 2015
- Karasaki T et al: Imaging of thoracic duct in a patient with right-sided descending aorta. Ann Thorac Surg. 99(2):713, 2015
- Oya S et al: Oesophageal cancer with an aberrant right subclavian artery accompanied by a thoracic duct anomaly. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 48(3):e55-7, 2015
- Pieper CC et al: Direct Cervical Puncture for Retrograde Thoracic Duct Embolization in a Postoperative Cervical Lymphatic Fistula. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 26(9):1405-8, 2015
- Richards MK et al: A national review of the frequency of minimally invasive surgery among general surgery residents: assessment of ACGME case logs during 2 decades of general surgery resident training. JAMA Surg. 150(2):169-72, 2015
- Shirakawa Y et al: Prone-Position Thoracoscopic Ligation of the Thoracic Duct for Chyle Leak Following Radical Neck Dissection in a Patient with a Right Aortic Arch. Acta Med Okayama. 69(3):173-6, 2015
- Veziant J et al: Lymphovenous anastomosis for recurrent swelling syndrome and chylous effusion due to cervical thoracic duct cyst. J Vasc Surg. 62(4):1068-70, 2015
- Ikeda Y: Thoracoscopic management of cervical thoracic duct injuries after thyroidectomy with lymphadenectomy. Asian J Endosc Surg. 7(1):82-4, 2014
- Kumar A et al: Primary cervical thoracic duct cyst: a case report and review of the literature. Ear Nose Throat J. 93(7):E17-21, 2014
- Nakano T et al: Three-dimensional imaging of a thoracic duct cyst before thoracoscopic surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 45(3):585, 2014
- Ohnishi H et al: Life-threatening pulmonary lymphedema secondary to thoracic duct ligation. Intern Med. 53(20):2341-5, 2014
- Phang K et al: Review of thoracic duct anatomical variations and clinical implications. Clin Anat. 27(4):637-44, 2014
- W A Aziz WA et al: A unique approach to thoracic duct leak after esophagectomy. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 24(4):e155-6, 2014
- Ladinsky HT et al: Thoracic duct injury resulting in abnormal newborn screen. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 1(6):583-8, 2013
- Gill MT et al: Cervical thoracic duct cyst: Importance of preoperative suspicion for appropriate management of left-sided neck mass. Ear Nose Throat J. 91(12):E13-5, 2012
- Parker EE et al: MR imaging of the thoracic inlet. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 16(2):341-53, x, 2008
- Liu ME et al: Normal CT appearance of the distal thoracic duct. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 187(6):1615-20, 2006
