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Lipoid pneumonia — An unusual cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome

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Abstract

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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  1. Division of Pediatric Critical care and Pulmonology, Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Rajinder Nagar, 110060, New Delhi, India

    Anil Sachdev, Preeti Anand & Dhiren Gupta

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Sachdev, A., Anand, P. & Gupta, D. Lipoid pneumonia — An unusual cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Indian Pediatr 52, 63–64 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-015-0569-2

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