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Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis: A case report

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1998-07-01
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Here we present a case of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, fully evaluated, with the characteristical history, clinical symptoms, laboratory, radiographic, tomographic and scintigraphic findings

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Objective & Hypothesis:Although rare, pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with non-productive cough, dyspnea on exertion, and, a typical chest radiograph showing micronodulation or diffuse parenchymal calcification.
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Key Findings & Data:Although rare, pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with non-productive cough, dyspnea on exertion, and, a typical chest radiograph showing micronodulation or diffuse parenchymal calcification.
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Conclusion & Impact:Here we present a case of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, fully evaluated, with the characteristical history, clinical symptoms, laboratory, radiographic, tomographic and scintigraphic findings
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis · Radionuclide Imaging · Computerised Tomography

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Although rare, pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with non-productive cough, dyspnea on exertion, and, a typical chest radiograph showing micronodulation or diffuse parenchymal calcification. Here we present a case of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, fully evaluated, with the characteristical history, clinical symptoms, laboratory, radiographic, tomographic and scintigraphic findings

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Özgüven, M., Basekim, Ç., Cerrahoğlu, K., Boz, A. (1998). Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis: A case report. Marmara Medical Journal, Volume: 11 Issue: 3. https://ajindex.com/articles/1287449

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