What type of pleural problem is most likely to develop from rupture of the thoracic duct?

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Rupture of the thoracic duct, which is responsible for draining lymphatic fluid from the body, can lead to accumulation of chyle (a milky fluid composed of lymphatic fluid and fat), resulting in chylothorax. Chylothorax is a type of pleural effusion that can cause respiratory distress and requires medical intervention. Hemothorax is the accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity, hydrothorax is the accumulation of serous fluid in the pleural cavity and pneumothorax is the presence of air between the lung and chest wall, none of which are directly related to the thoracic duct.

What Type of Pleural Problem Is Most Likely to Develop