Lipoid Pneumonia: Rare Cause of Pulmonary Fibrosis in Young Person

Abstract

Aspiration of lipid particles into the lungs results in the underdiagnosed condition known as lipoid pneumonia. Although the majority of recorded instances have been linked to the use of laxatives like mineral oil, the condition can also be brought on by other lipids. Here, we present a rare cause of pulmonary fibrosis in young adults.