Pulmonary Infarction: This condition often presents with consolidation limited to the fissure due to the anatomy of the pulmonary vessels and the tendency of infarcts to occur in areas where the lung is less well-ventilated and more prone to hypoxia.

Pneumonia: Certain types of pneumonia, especially those caused by specific organisms, can present with lobar or multifocal consolidation that may respect fissural boundaries.
Atypical Pulmonary Edema: In some cases, pulmonary edema can present with a pattern of consolidation that respects the fissures, especially if it is related to specific conditions like high-altitude pulmonary edema.
Lipoid Pneumonia: This rare form of pneumonia, caused by the inhalation of lipids, can sometimes present with consolidation patterns that are limited by the lung fissures.

Pulmonary Embolism with Infarction: Although pulmonary embolism itself may not directly cause consolidation limited to the fissure, the subsequent infarction can. Missing this diagnosis can be fatal.
Malignancy: Certain lung malignancies can present with consolidation patterns, including those that respect fissural boundaries. Missing a diagnosis of malignancy can significantly impact patient outcomes.

Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia: This condition can cause consolidation that may respect the lung fissures, although it is less common and typically associated with other clinical findings like eosinophilia.
Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis: While this condition typically causes a more diffuse pattern of disease, in rare cases, it can present with consolidation limited to the fissure, especially if the tumor cells predominantly involve the lymphatic vessels near the fissures.
Focal Pulmonary Hemorrhage: Rarely, conditions leading to focal pulmonary hemorrhage can present with consolidation patterns limited by the fissures, depending on the underlying cause and the distribution of the hemorrhage.