Year: 1996 Source: Thorax, v.51, no.6, (June 1996), p.652-653 SIEC No: 19970751

A 43-year-old male attempted suicide by drowning in a vat of mineral oil. He survived the usually fatal lipoid pneumonia resulting from total immersion after intensive support & prolonged steroid therapy. Recovery of chest radiography & pulmonary functions were noted at one year. (10 refs.)