[Endobronchial localization of Launois Bensaude syndrome]. / Localisation endobronchique d'un syndrome de Launois-Bensaude.

Launois Bensaude syndrome is a benign, asymetric lipomatosis involving the upper back, shoulders, neck and arms. The disorder is usually asymptomatic although mediastinal lipomas, extrinsic compression of trachea, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome have been described. We report for the first time to our knowledge a case of Launois Bensaude syndrome with bronchial submucosal adiposis infiltration presenting as flask, smooth, begnin tumor like formation involving several bronchi. Whether this submucosal adipose infiltration participate to the obstructive syndrome is discussed.

[Radiological evidence of lung involvement in metal fume fever]. / Atteinte pulmonaire radiologique au cours d'une fièvre des métaux.

We report the case of a 32-year-old welder who developed a flu-like syndrome a few hours after founding zinc. The patient experienced fever, headache, muscle pain and dyspnea that resolved spontaneously with a few hours. The diagnosis of metal fume fever was retained. The chest x-ray evidenced bilateral diffuse infiltrative pulmonary lesions, rarely described in this syndrome. Metal fume fever is a likely diagnosis in exposed patients who develop fever with diffuse lung involvement.