Neumonía lipoidea por aspiración accidental de queroseno en un «comedor de fuego»

Lipoid pneumonia is a clinical entity caused by aspiration of animal fat substances or their inhalation. This article presents the case of a 24-year old male patient who performed sporadic performances as a «fire eater», using kerosene as a fundamental element, and who had acute lipoid pneumonia with complete resolution. Furthermore, a review is made of the subject up to the present date.