The pulmonary CT manifestations of acute moderate or severe hydrogen sulphide poisoning fishermen.
- Author:
Zhi-hui YANG
1
;
Yong-ming XU
;
Xiao-yong JIANG
;
Hai-ling ZHAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Fisheries; Humans; Hydrogen Sulfide; poisoning; Lung; diagnostic imaging; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From: Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2012;30(6):466-468
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo discuss the clinical manifestations and CT features of acute moderate or severe hydrogen sulphide poisoning fishermen.
METHODSThe clinic and CT datas of 8 acute moderate or severe hydrogen sulphide poisoning cases were retrospectively analysed.
RESULTSThe lesions located at two pulmonary each leaf in 3 cases, located at both lower lungs in 3 cases and asymmetry leaves in 2 cases. Lesions form: little patchy shadow in 8 cases (8/8), fibrous band shadow in 4 cases (4/8), ground glass shadow in 3 cases (3/8), peripheral fuzzy interlobular nodule in 4 cases (4/8); 5 cases complicated with pleural effusion; After treatment 6 ∼ 10 days, the pulmonary shadows were absorbed obviously; Fibrous band shadow was residual in a case after a follow-up of 2 months.
CONCLUSIONWith definite history of hydrogen sulphide inhalation and the corresponding clinical manifestations, and if fishermen contacted for a long time, who would be made chemical pulmonary damage; Combined with the imaging manifestations, the diagnosis as well as the severity of pulmonary damage could be made.
