Pseudochylous pleural effusion is seen in: (A) TB, (B) Lymphoma, (C) Carcinoma lung, (D) Filariasis
Answer is A. In chronic effusion like tubercular/rheumatoid ahritis fluid rich in cholesterol mimicking chyle accumulates. Chyliform (pseudochylous) pleural effusion. Author information: A chyliform (pseudochylous) effusion is an uncommon disease entity which develops after an exudative effusion is in situ for a long time. It is commonly initiated by a tuberculous pleurisy and it is impoant to exclude the presence of active tuberculosis Ref Davidson edition23rd pg 626