| Literature DB >> 9094734 |
B Ciravegna1, O Sacco, C Moroni, M Silvestri, A Pallecchi, A Loy, G A Rossi.
Abstract
We describe a case of exogenous lipoid pneumonia in a child with anoxic encephalopathy who was taking mineral oil for constipation. Computed tomography produced images suggesting this condition, and the diagnosis was confirmed by demonstrating the presence of lipid-laden alveolar macrophages in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Despite discontinuing the offending agent, the pulmonary infiltrates did not improve; however, successful resolution was obtained by whole lung lavage.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID： 9094734 DOI： 10.1002/(sici)1099-0496(199703)23:3<233::aid-ppul11>3.0.co;2-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Pulmonol ISSN： 1099-0496