Lung Transplantation for Familial Diffuse Pulmonary Ossification

Abstract

We report 3 cases of extremely rare familial idiopathic diffuse pulmonary ossification, 2 of 3 received lung transplantation and the other is listed for lung transplantation. The clinical courses of family members varied greatly, and rapid deterioration could occur; therefore, early and close examination is recommended for transplant registration. During transplantation, the lungs appeared and felt exactly like a “pumice stone” and could not collapse, and good visual field was not easily obtained. Both patients had no recurrence of pulmonary ossification for more than 2 years.