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Under ultrasound guidance, bilateral thoracic closed drainage tube was implanted, and a small sample of the milky white fluid was tested for chylothorax, yielded positive results. The patient is diagnosed with bilateral chylothorax. After received conservative treatment, the patient\u2019s drainage flow gradually decreased. Subsequent review of a chest X-ray showed no signs of chest hydrops, and as a result, the thoracic drainage tube was removed. The patient eventually recovered and was subsequently discharged.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Bilateral chylothorax is a rare complication following neck lymph node dissection for thyroid cancer. 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