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Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis : a case report.

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DOI 10.5001/omj.2020.33
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Oman Medical Specialty Board.
Gregorian
2020-03
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English
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Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare disease caused by a mutation in the SLC34A2 gene encoding the type IIb sodium phosphate cotransporter in alveolar type II cells. This results in the formation and accumulation of calcium phosphates crystals in the alveoli. Early in the disease, most patients are asymptomatic or might experience mild symptoms. However, in some patients, PAM can progress resulting in pulmonary fibrosis, cor pulmonale, and respiratory failure. We report the case of a 33-year-old Omani male who was referred to our institute with a history of fever and shortness of breath. A chest radiograph revealed bilateral dense consolidation. Chest computed tomography showed bilateral dense interlobular thickening and extensive consolidations with a lower lung predominance. Our findings were highly suggestive of PAM. The diagnosis was confirmed by bronchoalveolar lavage.
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Al-Umairi, Rashid, Al-Lawatiyah, Fatma, Al-Riyami, Mahmood, Al-Kindiyah, Faiza, Kamona, Atheel, Al Busaidiyah, Fadhila, Al-Lawati, Nabil, & Al-Lawati, Adil (2020). Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis : a case report. Oman Medical Journal, 35 (2), e115 [1-4]
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Al-Umairi, Rashid.
Oman Medical Specialty Board.
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Al-Umairi, Rashid.
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Al-Umairi, Rashid.
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