Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis and osteopetrosis
Tanaffos. 2008; 7 (4): 60-63
in English
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ABSTRACT
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is a rare condition caused by deposition in the alveoli of the lungs by calcific consolidation called calcospherites. Its etiology and pathogenesis are obscure. Osteopetrosis is a heterogeneous group of inheritable conditions with a defect in bone resorption by osteoclasts. We report a case of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis associated with osteopetrosis, which was diagnosed incidentally by bone high density and generalized osteosclerosis on chest x-ray. Association of these two diseases has not been reported before
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Osteoclasts
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Osteopetrosis
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Pulmonary Alveoli
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Bone Resorption
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Comorbidity
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Hypercalcemia
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Tanaffos
Year:
2008
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