Pharmacists can help prevent lipoid pneumonia: Two case reports.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2017.05.012
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To report 2 cases of lipoid pneumonia. SUMMARY Lipoid pneumonia is an inflammatory process in the lower airways due to the presence of lipid molecules in the alveoli. Exogenous lipoid pneumonia is due to… read more here.
Keywords: pneumonia; lipoid pneumonia; aspiration; two case ... See more keywords
Isolation of Cryptococcus gattii from feline chronic stage lipoid pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2019.06.002
Abstract: We hereby report a unique manifestation of feline cryptococcosis in the form of extensively consolidated lipoid pneumonia resulting in an isolated space-occupying lung lobe mass. Lung lobectomy was performed and a diagnosis of severe lipoid… read more here.
Keywords: feline; lipoid pneumonia; cryptococcus gattii; pneumonia ... See more keywords
Nasal application of petrolatum ointment - A silent cause of exogenous lipoid pneumonia: Successfully treated with prednisolone
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2017.07.003
Abstract: We report a case of exogenous lipoid pneumonia from chronic, extranasal use of petrolatum ointment (Vicks VapoRub in this case) for nasal decongestion in a young woman, presenting with cough, dyspnea and fever. Exogenous Lipoid… read more here.
Keywords: lipoid pneumonia; petrolatum ointment; case; exogenous lipoid ... See more keywords
Lipoid pneumonia in an orangutan (Pongo abelii) with chronic respiratory problems
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DOI: 10.1111/jmp.12391
Abstract: An orangutan (Pongo abelii) presented with chronic respiratory problems. Cytological evaluation of the bronchoalveolar lavage fluids revealed macrophages with well‐circumscribed intracytoplasmic clear vacuoles and lipid droplets in the background, confirmed by Oil Red O staining.… read more here.
Keywords: orangutan pongo; pongo abelii; pneumonia orangutan; lipoid pneumonia ... See more keywords
Bronchoalveolar Lavages Combined With Glucocorticoids in Management of Acute Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia: 3 Case Reports
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DOI: 10.1155/carm/4165969
Abstract: Exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) is a rare disease with both acute and chronic forms. This paper primarily summarizes the diagnosis and treatment process of bronchoalveolar lavage combined with glucocorticoids treatment of acute ELP caused by… read more here.
Keywords: lipoid pneumonia; exogenous lipoid; combined glucocorticoids; case reports ... See more keywords
Acute exogenous lipoid pneumonia leading to severe ARDS: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12890-025-03780-0
Abstract: Exogenous lipoid pneumonia, a form of pneumonia caused by the aspiration of lipid substances, is often associated with the use of mineral oil. Historically, cases have predominantly been reported in young children, elderly, or individuals… read more here.
Keywords: report; exogenous lipoid; pneumonia; lipoid pneumonia ... See more keywords
Relevance of superoxide dismutase type 1 to lipoid pneumonia: the first retrospective case-control study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12931-025-03101-3
Abstract: Lipoid pneumonia (LP) is a rare disease caused by the accumulation of lipids and lipid-laden macrophages in the alveoli inducing damage. LP is difficult to differentiate from other similar diseases without pathological evidence, such as… read more here.
Keywords: pneumonia; dismutase type; lipoid pneumonia; relevance superoxide ... See more keywords
Comparison of exogenous and endogenous lipoid pneumonia: the relevance to bronchial anthracofibrosis.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.04.06
Abstract: Lipoid pneumonia, caused by the accumulation of lipids in the alveoli, is classified into two forms (exogenous vs. endogenous) according to the source of the lipid exposure. There are no data directly comparing patients with… read more here.
Keywords: endogenous lipoid; lipoid pneumonia; exogenous endogenous; bronchial anthracofibrosis ... See more keywords
Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia Induced by the Excessive Use of Menthol-containing Nasal Inhalers and Subsequent Acute Hypersensitivity Pneumonia Triggered by Domestic Environmental Antigens: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.5358-25
Abstract: A 58-year-old Japanese man presented at our hospital with respiratory failure. Computed tomography (CT) revealed scattered fat-attenuated consolidations, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) showed neutrophilia, leading to a diagnosis of exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) caused… read more here.
Keywords: use menthol; exogenous lipoid; pneumonia; menthol containing ... See more keywords
Polyinfection secondary to exogenous lipoid pneumonia caused by aspiration of paraffin oil: a Case Report
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1555471
Abstract: Background Exogenous lipoid pneumonia is a rare condition caused by the aspiration of lipid-containing substances. Its diagnosis can be challenging due to non-specific respiratory symptoms and imaging findings. Complications, such as secondary infections, may exacerbate… read more here.
Keywords: exogenous lipoid; caused aspiration; lipoid pneumonia; case ... See more keywords
Exogenous lipoid pneumonia due to medical aspiration of paraffin oil: a case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1596160
Abstract: This case report describes a case of exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) due to medical aspiration of paraffin oil. An 87-year-old male was hospitalized with bedridden, dysphagic dysphagia. Two days after being given nasal paraffin oil,… read more here.
Keywords: exogenous lipoid; case report; lipoid pneumonia; paraffin oil ... See more keywords