Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis

Authors

  • Nisar Ahmed Rao
  • Arsalan Ahmed Department of Pulmonology, Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases, Dow university of Health Sciences, Karachi. Pakistan

Keywords:

Microlithiasis, crazy pavement,, calcispherytes

Abstract

Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare disorder. It is characterized by accumulation of calciumphosphate (microlith) within the alveoli. Knowledge of this condition is important because radiologicallyit mimics miliary tuberculosis that can lead to the wrong treatment.

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Published

2010-04-15

How to Cite

Ahmed Rao, N. ., & Ahmed, A. . (2010). Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis. Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences (JDUHS), 4(1), 40–42. Retrieved from https://mail.jduhs.com/index.php/jduhs/article/view/1298

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1

Section

Case Report

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Copyright (c) 2021 Nisar Ahmed Rao, Arsalan Ahmed

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