CTICasesPotassium Chloride Tablet Aspiration
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Imaging findings
Chest CT demonstrates a high-attenuation filling defect obstructing the right lower lobe bronchus, accompanied by significant localized mucosal edema and airway narrowing.
Key takeaways
Aspiration of certain oral medications, such as potassium chloride tablets, can cause severe localized chemical mucosal injury and edema due to their hyperosmolar or caustic nature, presenting on imaging as an obstructing high-attenuation bronchial foreign body.
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