Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis in Children: Case Series and Review of Literature.

Singh, Meenu; Saini, Arushi G; Mathew, Joseph; Nahar, Uma; Vaiphei, Kim

Singh, Meenu; Saini, Arushi G; Mathew, Joseph; Nahar, Uma; Vaiphei, Kim.

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Singh M; Department of Pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Saini AG; Department of Pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Mathew J; Department of Pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Nahar U; Department of Histopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Vaiphei K; Department of Histopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol ; 24(4): 221-224, 2011 Dec.

Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35927861

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is rare in children. It presents as a chronic disease with early asymptomatic course and is usually idiopathic. Characteristic radiology and high index of suspicion can lead to early diagnosis by lung biopsy. Treatment with drugs targeting phosphate metabolism may be beneficial. We present a series of 3 pediatric cases confirmed by lung biopsies, along with review of literature.

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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Temas: Geral Base de dados: MEDLINE Tipo de estudo: Screening_studies Idioma: En Revista: Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol Ano de publicação: 2011 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Índia

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