A milky pleural fluid that stains strongly positive with Sudan III indicates:
A) Thoracic duct leakage
B) Nephrotic syndrome
C) Malignancy
D) Chronic inflammation

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A milky pleural fluid that stains strongly positive with Sudan III is indicative of the presence of lipids, suggesting a chylothorax. This condition is often caused by thoracic duct leakage, which can result from trauma, malignancy, or surgical intervention.

A Milky Pleural Fluid That Stains Strongly Positive with Sudan