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CA71.1 category

Pneumonitis due to oils or essences

Definition

Lipoid pneumonia (pneumonitis) is a rare form of pneumonia (pneumonitis) caused by inhalation or aspiration of fat containing substances like petroleum jelly, mineral oils, few laxatives etc.

Also indexed as

Lipid pneumoniaLipid pneumonitisPneumonitis due to oils or essences

Nearby in Pneumonitis due to solids or liquids