Open AccessDiesel siphoner's lung: An unusual cause of hydrocarbon pneumonitis
Author(s) -
Shrestha Tirtha Man,
Bhatta Suraj,
Balayar Ramesh,
Pokhrel Sagar,
Pant Pankaj,
Nepal Gaurav
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3545
Subject(s) - medicine , diesel fuel , intensive care medicine , lung , diesel engine , radiological weapon , radiology , waste management , automotive engineering , engineering
The practice of manual siphoning of diesel from fuel tanks is common among automobile mechanics in Nepal. When an automobile mechanic with a history of diesel siphonage presents with respiratory symptoms, the diesel siphoner's lung diagnosis should be considered. Clinical suspicion confirmed by radiological findings can help in early management and prevention of permanent damage.