A Case of Lipoid Pneumonia Induced by Aspiration of Shark Liver Oil.

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doi:1994.41.6.670

Tuberc Respir Dis > Volume 41(6); 1994 > Article

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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1994;41(6):670-675.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4046/trd.1994.41.6.670 Published online December 1, 1994.

A Case of Lipoid Pneumonia Induced by Aspiration of Shark Liver Oil.

Abstract

Lipoid pneumonia is a chronic inflammatory reaction of the lungs that results from the aspiration of vegetable, animal, or mineral oils. The most frequently implicated agent is mineral oil used as a laxative and to reduce dysphagia. Lipoid pneumonia is suggested when there is a history of chronic oral or intranasal use of an oil- or lipid-based product. The characteristic findings of lipid materials in CT or MRI are used in the diagnosis of lipoid pneumonia. The presence of lipid-laden macrophages in the sputum, bronchoalveolar larvage or pulmonary parenchymal biopsy confirms the diagnosis. Sputum study is simple and inexpensive. We report a case of lipoid pneumonia of 75 year old male with cough and sputum, confirmed by sputum study, and review the literature.

Key Words: Lipoid pneumonia, Aspiration pneumonia, Lipid-laden macrophage