Unilateral lung infiltrate. Lipoid pneumonia.
A case of unilateral lipoid pneumonia, proven by alveolar lavage and transbronchial lung biopsy, is presented. Following a stroke, which resulted in difficulty in swallowing, the patient slept only on his right side accounting for the unilateral lung infiltrate. He had been taking mineral oil for several years accounting for the lipoid pneumonia.
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Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030.
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D000368:Aged; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications; D003248:Constipation / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008899:Mineral Oil / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011017:Pneumonia, Lipid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D012651:Self Medication
D008899:Mineral Oil