Everolimus-Related Chylothorax: A Rare Case Report

Exp Clin Transplant. 2024 Jun;22(6):471-474. doi: 10.6002/ect.2023.0252.

Abstract

Everolimus is an orally administered mechanistic target of rapamycin inhibitor in solid-organ transplant patients. In addition to the common adverse side effects of this treatment, such as hyperlipidemia, rash, stomatitis, anorexia, diarrhea, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia, pulmonary toxicity is also an important adverse side effect. Although pulmonary toxicity due to everolimus has been reported mostly as pneumonitis, cases of pleural effusion due to everolimus have also been reported rarely. Chylothorax is defined as the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space. It may develop secondary to trauma or malignancy. In this case report, we present a patient with chylothorax after everolimus treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chylothorax* / chemically induced
  • Chylothorax* / drug therapy
  • Everolimus* / administration & dosage
  • Everolimus* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents* / adverse effects
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • MTOR Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Everolimus
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • MTOR Inhibitors