Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis in a Middle-Aged Man Presenting With Respiratory Failure: A Case R...
Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis in a Middle-Aged Man Presenting With Respiratory Failure: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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United States: Cureus Inc
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English
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United States: Cureus Inc
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Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is an autosomal recessive disease of the lung, characterized by diffuse deposits of intra-alveolar calcium phosphate microliths. It usually affects both sexes, presenting mostly in the second and third decades. The clinical course is highly variable, ranging from being asymptomatic to respiratory failure. PAM...
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Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis in a Middle-Aged Man Presenting With Respiratory Failure: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_10967675
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_10967675
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2168-8184
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2168-8184
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10.7759/cureus.54942
