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Excipient Lung Disease

Imaging findings

Fine, stippled micronodules throughout the lungs with a potential gravitational gradient.

Key takeaways

Caused by the intravenous injection of crushed oral medication tablets; this condition reflects substance abuse, where filler materials (excipients) accumulate in the pulmonary vasculature.

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