[Cholesterol granulomatosis of the lungs]

The cholesterol storage disease of the lung is seldom and therefore we hardly think of it. An evident diagnosis can be given only by histological examinations. 2 cases are described where during life was diagnosed a silicosis and declared as an occupational disease. Autopsy revealed cholesterol storage disease without any signs of silicosis. These findings suggest, that in cases with low occupational quartz-dust-exposure it is advisable to extend the field of diagnostic procedures.