Pneumatoceles following hydrocarbon aspiration.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report an unusual evolution of turpentine-induced pneumonia due to accidental aspiration in a 21-month-old child. Chest X-rays demonstrated patchy alveolar densities evolving into large pneumatoceles. Follow-up CT optimally depicted the number, site and extent of pneumatoceles. To our knowledge, pneumatoceles developing in turpentine-induced pneumonia have never been reported in turpentine aspiration.
Medical subject headings
- Cysts
- Lung
- Pneumonia, Aspiration
- Solvents
- Turpentine