Lipoid Pneumonia - An Unusual Cause of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

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2015-01
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Background: Lipoid pneumonia is a rare form of pneumonia caused by aspiration of fatty substances. Case characteristics: Acute respiratory distress syndrome in an infant due to accidental aspiration of baby oil massage. Intervention: Large volume bronchoalveolar lavage. Outcome: Gradual recovery over a period of 5 months. Message: Aspiration of lipids cause prolonged and refractory hypoxemia.
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Bronchoalveolar lavage, Fiberoptic bronchoscopy, Lipoid pneumonia
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Sachdev Anil, Anand Preeti, Gupta Dhiren. Lipoid Pneumonia - An Unusual Cause of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Indian Pediatrics. 2015 Jan; 52(1): 63-64.
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