Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis: a rare case report

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 invol...

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Published in:Iranian journal of medical sciences 2013-09, Vol.38 (3), p.267-270
Main Authors: Ahmad, Kaleem, Kumar Gupta, Mukesh, Dhungel, Kanchan, Lal Sah, Panna, Ansari, Sajid, Kumar Rauniyar, Raj
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Calcification
Case Report
Diagnosis
Health aspects
Lung diseases
Physiological aspects
Pulmonary alveoli
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0253-0716
1735-3688