Mediastinal Lipomatosis Presenting as Persistent Pneumonia

Mediastinal lipomatosis is the deposition of unencapsulated fat in the mediastinum. It is associated with administration of high dose of corticosteroids chronically and/or obesity.1-3 Symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, and dyspnea have been reported in adults.2 A 6-year-old obese boy with body mass index 22.8 (100%), Down syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and history of persistent bilateral pneumonia presented with a chronic cough that persisted despite a treatment with Augmentin for 14 days.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Insights and Images Source Type: research