'Iron lung': distinctive bronchoscopic features of acute iron tablet aspiration.
Three confirmed cases of acute iron tablet-induced necrosis due to a fulminant chemical burn injury to the tracheobronchial tree as a result of accidental inhalation and/or aspiration of iron tablets are described. Although histological confirmation has been relied upon for diagnosis, the distinctive bronchoscopic features may allow prompt recognition and treatment by bronchoscopists to prevent this potentially fatal condition.
Kim
Samuel T
ST
Department of Thoracic Medicine, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Qeensland, Australia. Samuel_Kim@health.qld.gov.au
Kaisar
Omar M
OM
Clarke
Belinda E
BE
Vandenburg
Russell A
RA
Allen
David H
DH
Bell
Scott C
SC
Fong
Kwun M
KM
D000368:Aged; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D013607:Tablets
D005296:Ferrous Compounds; D013607:Tablets; C020748:ferrous sulfate