| Autor: |
Facon, David, Coumbaras, Jean, Bigot, Emmanuelle, Bahlouli, Fouad, Boissonnas, Alain, Bellin, Marie-France |
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European Radiology; Jan2005, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p31-33, 3p |
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Hydrocarbon pneumonia is a very uncommon condition resulting from aspiration of mineral oil into the lung. We report the first description of early and sequential high-resolution computed tomographic (HRCT) findings of hydrocarbon pneumonia following attempted suicide by white spirit aspiration. Initial HRCT showed patchy opacities of coalescing masses with well-defined walls. They were visible in the middle lobe, lingula and lower lobes. Follow-up CT showed regression of the alveolar opacities, the presence of pneumatoceles and right asymptomatic pneumothorax. After 23 months of follow-up, the patient remained asymptomatic, and the follow-up CT scan was considered normal. The radiological features and a review of the relevant literature are briefly discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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