Clinical and radiological manifestations of lipoid pneumonia according to etiology: squalene, omega ‐3‐acid ethyl esters, and idiopathic

ConclusionsIn comparison with the exogenous group, the idiopathic group demonstrated BAL lymphocytosis, higher rates of recurrence and BAF, and a higher rate of crazy ‐paving pattern. Compared with the O‐3‐AEE group, the squlaene group showed a higher percentage of BAL neutrophils and predominant RML involvement.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - February 28, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Seung ‐Ick Cha, Sun Ha Choi, Hyun Jung Kim, Yeon Jae Kim, Jae‐Kwang Lim, Seung‐Soo Yoo, Shin‐Yup Lee, Jaehee Lee, Chang‐Ho Kim, Jae‐Yong Park Tags: Original Article Source Type: research