Pleural Effusion in Gorham-Stout Syndrome: A Case Report and a Literature Review

Abstract

Gorham-Stout syndrome (GSS) is an uncommon disease characterized by massive osteolysis due to bone resorption associated with proliferation of blood or lymphatic vessels. Pleural effusion is an uncommon manifestation. We present a case report of GSS in a 46Keywords: Pleural effusion, Gorham-stout syndrome, Pleural disease, Chylothorax, Osteolysis, Treatment strategy. 2015 Vol.2, No 2, pp.11-22 ISSN(e): 2408-9273 ISSN(p): 2409-2053 DOI: 10.18488/journal.95/2015.2.2/95.2.11.22 © 2015 Cancers Review Contribution/ OriginalityThis study contributes to the existing literature by presenting the first case of bilateral serohematic pleural effusion in Gorham-Stout syndrome that was investigated with chest ultrasound and medical thoracoscopy bilaterally. Furthermore, this study provides the first review of clinical cases reporting pleural effusion secondary to Gorham-Stout syndrome.