Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis and osteopetrosis
Tanaffos. 2008; 7 (4): 60-63
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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 (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Osteoclastos
/
Osteopetrose
/
Alvéolos Pulmonares
/
Reabsorção Óssea
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Comorbidade
/
Hipercalcemia
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Tanaffos
Ano de publicação:
2008
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