Background: Central conducting lymphatic anomaly (CCLA) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by structural anomalies in the main collecting lymphatic vasculature. These anomalies result in chronic chylous leaks, causing issues such as congenital hydrothorax and potentially impairing the normal immune response. Recently, mutations in the MyoD family inhibitor domain-containing () gene have been identified as a cause of CCLA.
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