Catalog

Exogenous lipoid pneumonitis

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Exogenous lipoid pneumonitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1153687793

Exogenous lipoid pneumonia (pneumonitis) results from accumulation of lipids in the alveoli caused by inhalation or aspiration of animal fat or vegetable or mineral oil. Children may develop it as a result of accidental poisoning.