J Korean Radiol Soc.  2006 Mar;54(3):175-177. 10.3348/jkrs.2006.54.3.175.

Severe Sand Aspiration: A Case Report

• Kim HK
• Jung KJ

• KMID: 1834268
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2006.54.3.175

Abstract

We report here on a case of sand aspiration in a 32-year-old man who had been accidentally buried in the deep pile of sand for four hours. Chest radiograph showed bilateral fluffy consolidations and nodular lesions with a typical 'sand bronchogram' in both lower lung zones, and these findings were more clearly visualized on the HRCT. The patient recovered completely with conservative treatment that included mechanical ventilation and postural drainage.

Keyword

Lung, CT ; Lung, radiography; Lung, diseases; Bronchography

MeSH Terms

Adult
Bronchography
Drainage, Postural
Humans
Lung
Radiography, Thoracic
Respiration, Artificial
Silicon Dioxide*
Silicon Dioxide