Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis associated with calcifications in the seminal vesicles
Arslan, A.; Yalin, T.; Akan, H.; Belet, U.
Journal Belge de Radiologie 79(3): 118-119
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0302-7430 PMID: 8765074 Document Number: 463529
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is an inherited disorder of unknown etiology. It is a rare disease characterized by calcified intraalveolar microgranules. Several hypotheses on the etiopathogenesis have been put forward, such as increased intestinal calcium resorption and retention. This case report of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is associated with punctate calcifications in the seminal vesicles.