1
Department of Otolaryngology, Shahed University,
2
Department of Pathology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences,
3
Department of Infectious Disease, Shahed University, TEHRAN-IRAN.
Abstract
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is a rare condition caused by deposition in the alveoli of the lungs by calcific consolidation called calcospherites. Its etiology and pathogenesis are obscure. Osteopetrosis is a heterogeneous group of inheritable conditions with a defect in bone resorption by osteoclasts. We report a case of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis associated with osteopetrosis, which was diagnosed incidentally by bone high density and generalized osteosclerosis on chest x-ray. Association of these two diseases has not been reported before. (Tanaffos 2008; 7(4): 60-63)
Izadi P., Izadi B., Amini M., Keivani M. (2008). 'Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis and Osteopetrosis', TANAFFOS (Respiration), 7(4(autumn)), pp. 60-63.
CHICAGO
P. Izadi, B. Izadi, M. Amini and M. Keivani, "Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis and Osteopetrosis," TANAFFOS (Respiration), 7 4(autumn) (2008): 60-63,
VANCOUVER
Izadi P., Izadi B., Amini M., Keivani M. Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis and Osteopetrosis. TANAFFOS (Respiration), 2008; 7(4(autumn)): 60-63.
