Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare disorder. It is characterized by accumulation of calciumphosphate (microlith) within the alveoli. Knowledge of this condition is important because radiologicallyit mimics miliary tuberculosis that can lead to the wrong treatment.
Main Authors: | Nisar Ahmed Rao, Arsalan Ahmed |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Dow University of Health Sciences
2010-04-01
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Series: | Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://jduhs.com/index.php/jduhs/article/view/1298 |
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