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  • Lipoid pneumonia is a rare pulmonary disease characterized by lipid accumulation in the alveoli.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to its radiographic and clinical resemblance to lung tumors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance diagnostic accuracy for lipoid pneumonia.
  • To differentiate lipoid pneumonia from malignant pulmonary neoplasms.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of five cases of suspected neoplasms evaluated via CT scans (2022-2024).
  • Inclusion criteria: oncological risk factors and history of prolonged oil exposure.
  • Review of tomographic tests, histological findings, and patient risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Cases involved older adults (avg. age 78) with risk factors including smoking and chronic oil exposure.
  • CT findings varied: consolidations, nodules, mass, and cavitation with calcifications.
  • Histopathology confirmed intracytoplasmic vacuoles, characteristic of lipid-laden macrophages.

Conclusions:

  • Lipoid pneumonia should be considered in older adults with persistent pulmonary opacities, especially those with a history of lipid exposure.
  • Fat-attenuation on CT and thorough patient history are crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Distinguishing lipoid pneumonia from tumors can prevent unnecessary invasive procedures.