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Refractory recurrent bilateral chylothorax associated with dasatinib therapy: A rare case report

Year 2026, Volume: 43 Issue: 1 , 110 - 112 , 01.04.2026
https://izlik.org/JA73GS66AX

Abstract

Dasatinib, a BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor widely used in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), is known to cause pleural effusion; however, chylothorax, especially in bilateral and recurrent forms, is extremely rare. We present the case of a 38-year-old male with CML who developed refractory bilateral chylothorax after six months of dasatinib therapy. Despite chest tube drainage and dietary intervention, the effusion persisted until the drug was discontinued. Following dasatinib cessation, pleural drainage gradually resolved, and no recurrence was observed. This case highlights the importance of recognizing dasatinib-induced chylothorax and the need for drug withdrawal in refractory presentations.

References

  • Porkka K, Koskenvesa P, Lundán T, Rimpiläinen J, Mustjoki S, Smykla R, et al. Dasatinib crosses the blood-brain barrier and is effective against central nervous system Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukemia. Blood. 2008;112(4):1005-12.
  • Chen B, Wu Z, Wang Q, Li W, Cheng D. Dasatinib-induced chylothorax: report of a case and review of the literature. Invest New Drugs. 2020;38(5): 1627–32.
  • McGonegal C, Baskar S. Dasatinib-induced bilateral chylothorax: a case report. Cureus. 2024;16(9), e68479.
  • Shaw B, Mubarak N, Nuaimi M, Persall C, Vollenweider T, Shaw R, et al. A rare case of recurrent dasatinib-induced chylothorax years after initial treatment. Eur J Med Health Sci. 2024;6(1), 7-10.
  • Augustine J, Paul M, Beevi M, Venkitakrishman R, Ramachandran D, et al. A unique case of bilateral chylothorax in a patient treated with dasatinib for CML. J Pulmonol Res Rep. 2024;6(2):168.
  • Kho S, Nyanti L, Chai C, Tie S. Dasatinib as a probable cause of bilateral chylothorax in a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia: case report. SN Compr Clin Med. 2020;2(7):817-21.
  • Liu Q, Fu J, Zhang A. Dasatinib-associated chylothorax in a pediatric patient with chronic myeloid leukemia: a case report and literature review. Transl Cancer Res. 2023;12(1):194-200.

Dasatinib Tedavisi ile İlişkili Refrakter Tekrarlayan Bilateral Şilotoraks: Nadir Bir Olgu Sunumu

Year 2026, Volume: 43 Issue: 1 , 110 - 112 , 01.04.2026
https://izlik.org/JA73GS66AX

Abstract

Dasatinib, kronik myeloid lösemi (KML) tedavisinde yaygın olarak kullanılan bir BCR-ABL tirozin kinaz inhibitörüdür. Dasatinib ile ilişkili plevral efüzyon sık görülen bir yan etki olmakla birlikte, şilotoraks özellikle bilateral ve tekrarlayan formda son derece nadirdir. Bu yazıda, altı aydır dasatinib tedavisi almakta olan 38 yaşında erkek bir KML hastasında gelişen refrakter bilateral şilotoraks sunulmaktadır. Hastada bilateral tüp torakostomi ile 700–900 mL/gün arasında şilöz drenaj izlenmiş, orta zincirli trigliserit (MCT) kısıtlı diyet başlanmasına rağmen efüzyon devam etmiştir. Alternatif nedenler dışlandıktan sonra dasatinib ilişkili şilotoraks düşünüldü ve ilaç kesildi. Kesilmenin ardından drenaj miktarı azalmış, sıvı seröz karaktere dönmüş ve radyolojik iyileşme sağlanmıştır. Bu olgu, nadir fakat önemli bir komplikasyon olan dasatinib ilişkili şilotoraksın fark edilmesinin ve refrakter olgularda ilacın kesilmesinin gerekliliğini vurgulamaktadır.

References

  • Porkka K, Koskenvesa P, Lundán T, Rimpiläinen J, Mustjoki S, Smykla R, et al. Dasatinib crosses the blood-brain barrier and is effective against central nervous system Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukemia. Blood. 2008;112(4):1005-12.
  • Chen B, Wu Z, Wang Q, Li W, Cheng D. Dasatinib-induced chylothorax: report of a case and review of the literature. Invest New Drugs. 2020;38(5): 1627–32.
  • McGonegal C, Baskar S. Dasatinib-induced bilateral chylothorax: a case report. Cureus. 2024;16(9), e68479.
  • Shaw B, Mubarak N, Nuaimi M, Persall C, Vollenweider T, Shaw R, et al. A rare case of recurrent dasatinib-induced chylothorax years after initial treatment. Eur J Med Health Sci. 2024;6(1), 7-10.
  • Augustine J, Paul M, Beevi M, Venkitakrishman R, Ramachandran D, et al. A unique case of bilateral chylothorax in a patient treated with dasatinib for CML. J Pulmonol Res Rep. 2024;6(2):168.
  • Kho S, Nyanti L, Chai C, Tie S. Dasatinib as a probable cause of bilateral chylothorax in a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia: case report. SN Compr Clin Med. 2020;2(7):817-21.
  • Liu Q, Fu J, Zhang A. Dasatinib-associated chylothorax in a pediatric patient with chronic myeloid leukemia: a case report and literature review. Transl Cancer Res. 2023;12(1):194-200.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Thoracic Surgery, Haematology
Journal Section Case Report
Authors

Feyza Bahar Canatan 0009-0000-3566-9781

Caner İşevi 0000-0002-7496-8220

Mehmet Pirzirenli 0000-0002-1831-2710

Submission Date September 29, 2025
Acceptance Date March 17, 2026
Publication Date April 1, 2026
IZ https://izlik.org/JA73GS66AX
Published in Issue Year 2026 Volume: 43 Issue: 1

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APA Canatan, F. B., İşevi, C., & Pirzirenli, M. (2026). Refractory recurrent bilateral chylothorax associated with dasatinib therapy: A rare case report. Deneysel Ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi, 43(1), 110-112. https://izlik.org/JA73GS66AX
AMA 1.Canatan FB, İşevi C, Pirzirenli M. Refractory recurrent bilateral chylothorax associated with dasatinib therapy: A rare case report. J. Exp. Clin. Med. 2026;43(1):110-112. https://izlik.org/JA73GS66AX
Chicago Canatan, Feyza Bahar, Caner İşevi, and Mehmet Pirzirenli. 2026. “Refractory Recurrent Bilateral Chylothorax Associated With Dasatinib Therapy: A Rare Case Report”. Deneysel Ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi 43 (1): 110-12. https://izlik.org/JA73GS66AX.
EndNote Canatan FB, İşevi C, Pirzirenli M (April 1, 2026) Refractory recurrent bilateral chylothorax associated with dasatinib therapy: A rare case report. Deneysel ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi 43 1 110–112.
IEEE [1]F. B. Canatan, C. İşevi, and M. Pirzirenli, “Refractory recurrent bilateral chylothorax associated with dasatinib therapy: A rare case report”, J. Exp. Clin. Med., vol. 43, no. 1, pp. 110–112, Apr. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA73GS66AX
ISNAD Canatan, Feyza Bahar - İşevi, Caner - Pirzirenli, Mehmet. “Refractory Recurrent Bilateral Chylothorax Associated With Dasatinib Therapy: A Rare Case Report”. Deneysel ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi 43/1 (April 1, 2026): 110-112. https://izlik.org/JA73GS66AX.
JAMA 1.Canatan FB, İşevi C, Pirzirenli M. Refractory recurrent bilateral chylothorax associated with dasatinib therapy: A rare case report. J. Exp. Clin. Med. 2026;43:110–112.
MLA Canatan, Feyza Bahar, et al. “Refractory Recurrent Bilateral Chylothorax Associated With Dasatinib Therapy: A Rare Case Report”. Deneysel Ve Klinik Tıp Dergisi, vol. 43, no. 1, Apr. 2026, pp. 110-2, https://izlik.org/JA73GS66AX.
Vancouver 1.Feyza Bahar Canatan, Caner İşevi, Mehmet Pirzirenli. Refractory recurrent bilateral chylothorax associated with dasatinib therapy: A rare case report. J. Exp. Clin. Med. [Internet]. 2026 Apr. 1;43(1):110-2. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA73GS66AX