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Alveolar microlithiasis

Case contributed by Ehsan Masud Kiani
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Routine chest radiograph.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Innumerable, small, calcific density nodules spread throughout both lungs, more so in the lower zones.

ct

Widespread intra-alveolar calcifications with lower lobe predominance.

Case Discussion

A diagnosis of alveolar microlithiasis made.

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