Lipid pneumonia
Lipoid pneumonia, also known as lipid pneumonia, is a rare form of lung inflammation (pneumonia) that develops when lipids (fats) enter the bronchial tree through aspiration or inhalation.
| Lipid pneumonia | |
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| Other names | Lipid pneumonia, lipoid pneumonia, cholesterol pneumonia |
| Lipid pneumonia, exogenous Case 108 | |
| Specialty | Pulmonology |