Figure 2From: Persisting right-sided chylothorax in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a case report Appearance of the pleural fluid before and after a low dietary fat intake. (A) The high triglyceride content of over 700 mg/dL caused a milky appearance, characteristic of chylothorax. (B) A low-fat diet and concomitant reduced triglyceride levels in the pleural effusion resulted in a change towards a clear amber-colored fluid.Back to article page