Mineral oil lipoid pneumonia in a child with anoxic encephalopathy: treatment by whole lung lavage.
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.
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Clinica Malattie Infettive, Università di Genova, Italy.
Sacco
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Moroni
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Silvestri
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Pallecchi
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Loy
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Rossi
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D018893:Bronchoalveolar Lavage; D001992:Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / Q000166:cytology; D002400:Cathartics / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003248:Constipation / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D002534:Hypoxia, Brain / Q000150:complications*; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008899:Mineral Oil / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011017:Pneumonia, Lipid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography
D002400:Cathartics; D008899:Mineral Oil