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Refractory recurrent bilateral chylothorax associated with dasatinib therapy: A rare case report
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.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Thoracic Surgery, Haematology
Journal Section
Case Report
Publication Date
April 1, 2026
Submission Date
September 29, 2025
Acceptance Date
March 17, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 43 Number: 1
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
