P2: Chylous vs. Pseudochylous Effusions Flashcards
1
Q
Gradual onset
A
Pseudochylous
2
Q
<0.50 M TAG
A
Pseudochylous
3
Q
Chylomicrons absent
A
Pseudochylous
4
Q
Metallic sheen
A
Pseudochylous
5
Q
Presence of cholesterol crystals
A
Pseudochylous
6
Q
Creamy layer on top of plasma after a Standing Plasma Test
A
Chylous
7
Q
Sudden onset
A
Chylous
8
Q
Milky to bloody turbidity
A
Chylous
9
Q
Increased lymphocyte count only
A
Chylous
10
Q
> 200 TAG in mg%
A
Chylous
