CASE REPORT
Lipoid pneumonia induced by aspiration of liquid paraffin
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Department of Pneumonology and Allergology, University Clinical Centre, Medical University, Gdańsk, Poland
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Second Department of Radiology, Clinical Centre, Medical University, Gdańsk, Poland
Corresponding author
Konrad Siebert
Department of Pneumonology and Allergology, Medical University of Gdańsk, Dębinki 7, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland, University Clinical Center, Medical University of Gdansk, Dębinki 7, 80-211, Gdańsk, Poland
Department of Pneumonology and Allergology, Medical University of Gdańsk, Dębinki 7, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland, University Clinical Center, Medical University of Gdansk, Dębinki 7, 80-211, Gdańsk, Poland
Ann Agric Environ Med. 2024;31(1):144-146
KEYWORDS
rheumatoid arthritiselectronic cigarettesliquid paraffinLipoid pneumoniainterstitial pulmonary disease
TOPICS
Health effects of chemical pollutants in agricultural areas , including occupational and non-occupational effects of agricultural chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers) and effects of industrial disposal (heavy metals, sulphur, etc.) contaminating the atmosphere, soil and waterExposure to physical hazards associated with the use of machinery in agriculture and forestry: noise, vibration, dust
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
This case report describes a case of exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) resulting from the inhalation of a lipoid substance. Lipoid pneumonia, also known as cholesterol pneumonia or golden pneumonia, is an uncommon inflammatory lung disease characterized by the presence of lipid-laden macrophages in the alveolar walls and lung interstitial tissue. Exogenous lipoid pneumonia occurs when substances containing lipids enter the airways through aspiration or inhalation, triggering an inflammatory response.
Case Report:
The patient in this case study was an 83-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes mellitus who had been using paraffin oil as a mouthwash for an extended period. The diagnosis of exogenous lipoid pneumonia was established based on the patient’s history of exposure to liquid paraffin oil, typical radiological findings, and histopathological examination.
This case report describes a case of exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) resulting from the inhalation of a lipoid substance. Lipoid pneumonia, also known as cholesterol pneumonia or golden pneumonia, is an uncommon inflammatory lung disease characterized by the presence of lipid-laden macrophages in the alveolar walls and lung interstitial tissue. Exogenous lipoid pneumonia occurs when substances containing lipids enter the airways through aspiration or inhalation, triggering an inflammatory response.
Case Report:
The patient in this case study was an 83-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes mellitus who had been using paraffin oil as a mouthwash for an extended period. The diagnosis of exogenous lipoid pneumonia was established based on the patient’s history of exposure to liquid paraffin oil, typical radiological findings, and histopathological examination.
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