A rare case of lipoid pneumonia mimicking lung malignancy on radiological imaging: A case report

Autor: Chi Sum Yuen, Tong Zhu, Shun Him Colin Chu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Respirology Case Reports, Vol 11, Iss 11, Pp n/a-n/a (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2051-3380
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1220
Popis: Abstract Lipoid pneumonia is a rare benign lung disease pathologically characterized by the presence of lipids in the alveoli. It may mimic lung malignancy on radiological imaging. In this case report we present a case of lipoid pneumonia that radiologically manifested as a lung mass and summarize the typical investigation findings and the management of the disease from the literature review to serve as a reminder of and refresh our knowledge of this rare disease entity.
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