Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis

Abstract

Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is a rare genetic disorder and the affected people often presented with shortness of breath on exertion and dry cough. Chest radiology shows diffuse micronodules with calcifications that are easily visible on noncontrast computed tomography scans. It is progressive disease and treatment is only supportive.

Keywords

• alveolar mircolithiasis
• calcification
• genetics