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Head and Neck
Diagnosis
Transspatial and Multispatial
Normal Variants
Prominent Thoracic Duct in Neck
Prominent Thoracic Duct in Neck
Richard H. Wiggins, III, MD, CIIP, FSIIM
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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

                                      1. 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
                                      2. Chen JM: The thoracic duct: Predictably unpredictable? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 150(3):497, 2015
                                      3. 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
                                      4. Karasaki T et al: Imaging of thoracic duct in a patient with right-sided descending aorta. Ann Thorac Surg. 99(2):713, 2015
                                      5. 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
                                      6. 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
                                      7. 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
                                      8. 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
                                      9. 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
                                      10. Ikeda Y: Thoracoscopic management of cervical thoracic duct injuries after thyroidectomy with lymphadenectomy. Asian J Endosc Surg. 7(1):82-4, 2014
                                      11. 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
                                      12. Nakano T et al: Three-dimensional imaging of a thoracic duct cyst before thoracoscopic surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 45(3):585, 2014
                                      13. Ohnishi H et al: Life-threatening pulmonary lymphedema secondary to thoracic duct ligation. Intern Med. 53(20):2341-5, 2014
                                      14. Phang K et al: Review of thoracic duct anatomical variations and clinical implications. Clin Anat. 27(4):637-44, 2014
                                      15. 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
                                      16. Ladinsky HT et al: Thoracic duct injury resulting in abnormal newborn screen. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 1(6):583-8, 2013
                                      17. 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
                                      18. Parker EE et al: MR imaging of the thoracic inlet. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 16(2):341-53, x, 2008
                                      19. 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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                                      References
                                      Tables

                                      Tables

                                      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

                                                                          1. 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
                                                                          2. Chen JM: The thoracic duct: Predictably unpredictable? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 150(3):497, 2015
                                                                          3. 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
                                                                          4. Karasaki T et al: Imaging of thoracic duct in a patient with right-sided descending aorta. Ann Thorac Surg. 99(2):713, 2015
                                                                          5. 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
                                                                          6. 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
                                                                          7. 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
                                                                          8. 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
                                                                          9. 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
                                                                          10. Ikeda Y: Thoracoscopic management of cervical thoracic duct injuries after thyroidectomy with lymphadenectomy. Asian J Endosc Surg. 7(1):82-4, 2014
                                                                          11. 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
                                                                          12. Nakano T et al: Three-dimensional imaging of a thoracic duct cyst before thoracoscopic surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 45(3):585, 2014
                                                                          13. Ohnishi H et al: Life-threatening pulmonary lymphedema secondary to thoracic duct ligation. Intern Med. 53(20):2341-5, 2014
                                                                          14. Phang K et al: Review of thoracic duct anatomical variations and clinical implications. Clin Anat. 27(4):637-44, 2014
                                                                          15. 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
                                                                          16. Ladinsky HT et al: Thoracic duct injury resulting in abnormal newborn screen. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 1(6):583-8, 2013
                                                                          17. 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
                                                                          18. Parker EE et al: MR imaging of the thoracic inlet. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 16(2):341-53, x, 2008
                                                                          19. 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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