Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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XVI - Imaging

Imaging: Subpleural fat deposits

Last update 17/06/2026

Low attenuation subpleural densities in patients exposed to corticosteroids longterm. Can be associated with mediastinal lipomatosis

Causative drugs

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Frequency - Incidence

Incidence of respiratory adverse event(s) due to the specific drug as assessed by number of reported/published cases in the literature. Red digits in stars indicate: 0 = Very rare, questionable signal · 1 = < 10 cases · 2 = 10-50 cases · 3 = 50–100 cases · 4 = 100-200 cases · 5 = >200 cases

Corticosteroids, systemic (oral, parenteral)
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