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Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia caused by solanine: A case report
Linying Wang1, Lvjun Zhang1, Chiqing Ying1
1Department of Respiration and Critical Care Medicine, Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China.
Medicine
|September 27, 2024
Summary
This case study highlights a patient diagnosed with cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) after consuming sprouted potatoes. Prompt diagnosis and glucocorticoid therapy led to successful treatment and resolution of lung lesions.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Toxicology
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) presents with respiratory symptoms and unknown etiology.
- Solanine poisoning, from sources like sprouted potatoes, causes systemic symptoms but is not typically linked to COP.
Observation:
- A 43-year-old male presented with cough, phlegm, and chest tightness after ingesting sprouted potatoes.
- Initial investigations, including metagenomic sequencing, did not identify a specific pathogen.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with COP after excluding other interstitial lung diseases and connective tissue disorders.
- Treatment with glucocorticoids and oxygen therapy resulted in significant clinical improvement and radiological resolution.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering environmental toxins in unexplained pulmonary conditions.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing COP and preventing long-term lung damage.
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