Acute aspiration pneumonitis
Presentation
Loss of consciousness and accidentally falls into pit of organic oil. Acute respiratory failure at admission
Patient Data
Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Acute aspiration pneumonitis
CT
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Axial non-contrast
There are multiple alveolar infiltrates in both lungs, which become confluent posteriorly forming a consolidation with positive air bronchograms. No pleural effusion or pleural thickening. Great distension of the stomach cavity.
Case Discussion
This case shows severe aspiration pneumonia after falling into a pool of industrial oil, the patient unfortunately died days later.