A case of liquid paraffin pneumonia (pulmonary paraffinoma) defined by gaschromatography-mass spectrometry

S. Rizzo, O. Filieri, P. Papa, P. Cremaschi, A. Rossi (Pavia, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Rare and unusual diseases or problems
Session: Rare and unusual diseases or problems
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1537
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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