Bronchiectasis in a child after acrolein inhalation.
Acrolein is an unsaturated aldehyde produced by combustion of many organic compounds. Massive exposure may lead to severe pulmonary disease and possibly death. We report a case of intoxication in a 2-year-old boy; an 18-month follow-up showed development of obstructive bronchiolar disease with diffuse bronchiectasis.
Mahut
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Service de Pneumologie et d'Allergologie Pédiatriques, Hôpital des Enfants-Malades, Paris, France.
Delacourt
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de Blic
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Mani
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Scheinmann
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D000061:Accidents, Home; D000171:Acrolein / Q000506:poisoning*; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005390:Fires; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D055370:Lung Injury; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D015208:Smoke Inhalation Injury / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology; D013997:Time Factors
D000171:Acrolein