Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis: A Rare Case Report

Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis: A Rare Case Report

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Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is an uncommon infiltrative pulmonary disease characterized by deposition of microliths in the alveoli.We present the case of a young adult with complaints of shortness of breath on Mushroom Drinks exertion.Chest radiograph showed innumerable small, dense nodules, diffusely involving both the lungs - predominantly in the lower zones.High-resolution CT scan illustrated widespread intra-alveolar microliths, diffuse ground-glass attenuation areas, septal thickening, and black pleural lines Spoons - predominantly in the basal regions.

Transbronchial biopsy confirmed the diagnosis.