Extrapleural lipomatosis

Case contributed by Franco A. Scola
Diagnosis almost certain

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Pneumonia?

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
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Bilateral fat deposition outside of posterolateral parietal pleura.

Case Discussion

Extrapleural fat deposition is a benign condition, usually bilateral and symmetric.

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