Exogenous lipoid pneumonia masquerading as a pulmonary nodule: a case report
Abstract
This case report describes a patient with exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) presenting as a solitary pulmonary nodule. ELP is a rare chronic pulmonary disorder characterized by nonspecific clinical symptoms and imaging findings. When manifesting as a mass or nodule, features such as lobulation and spiculation on imaging can closely resemble lung cancer, frequently leading to misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgical intervention. We present a retrospective analysis of a pathologically confirmed case of ELP to improve recognition of this condition among both clinicians and pathologists.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Poisoning and overdose treatments
Genital Health and Disease
Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Volume
- 12
- Pages
- 1723734–1723734
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026
- Language
- EN