Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis: a rare case report
IJMS-Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2013; 38 (3): 267-270
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ABSTRACT
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is an uncommon infiltrative pulmonary disease characterized by deposition of microliths in the alveoli. We present the case of a young adult with complaints of shortness of breath on exertion. Chest radiograph showed innumerable small, dense nodules, diffusely involving both the lungs - predominantly in the lower zones. High-resolution CT scan illustrated widespread intra-alveolar microliths, diffuse ground-glass attenuation areas, septal thickening, and black pleural lines - predominantly in the basal regions. Transbronchial biopsy confirmed the diagnosis
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
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Inglés
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Iran. J. Med. Sci.
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2013
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