Physicians must be aware that ELP can develop as a result of long-term application of petroleum-based oils and ointments to the nose and discourage such use of these products. Patients who have used petroleum-based products in this way should be screened for ELP. CT scan is the best imaging modality for establishing the diagnosis. The treatment of this condition is not well defined, but, as shown in this case, the size of the lipid mass can decrease after use of petroleum based substances is discontinued.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- computed tomography
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- primary care
- high resolution
- prognostic factors
- fatty acid
- peritoneal dialysis
- case report
- magnetic resonance imaging
- dual energy
- patient reported outcomes
- positron emission tomography
- intensive care unit
- drug induced
- pet ct