Abstract
Exogenous lipoid pneumonia is an uncommon disease that's caused by aspirating lipid formulations. Squalene, obtained from shark liver oil, is one of the causative agent and this is commonly used by some Koreans as a health promoting medication. We report here on a case of exogenous lipoid pneumonia that developed after ingestion of squalene capsules. The case showed milky BAL fluid and multiple pulmonary consolidations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 239-242 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 Sept |
Keywords
- Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
- Lipid
- Pneumonia
- Squalene
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Infectious Diseases