Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) is caused by the inhalation of animal fats, vegetable or mineral oil. It is commonly seen in patients at high risk for aspiration and in those using mineral oil as a laxative. Appearance on chest imaging is variable, but focal consolidation mimicking tumor may be seen. Though classically confined only to the lung field, we present an unusual case of ELP initially misdiagnosed as stage IV lung cancer.
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