Clinical Evaluation of Twelve Pediatric Cases of Acute Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia

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This study analyzed 12 pediatric cases of acute exogenous lipoid pneumonia (AELP) to improve diagnosis and treatment efficacy.
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Patients were divided into early and delayed visit groups based on hospitalization timing, affecting oxygenation scores and inflammatory markers.
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A longer interval between oil exposure and hospitalization (>12 h) correlated with increased treatment difficulty and longer hospital stays.
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Most patients (11 of 12) recovered, with follow-up imaging showing complete resolution within 2 weeks to 3 months.
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Fiberoptic bronchoscopy combined with corticosteroid and nebulization therapy was effective, indicating a generally good prognosis for AELP.

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