Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis
Joint Authors
Al-Saleh, Suhail
Mehta, Kevan
Dell, Sharon
Birken, Catherine
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare autosomal recessive condition that is often asymptomatic despite significant changes in chest imaging.
Diagnosis is often made when patients become symptomatic in adulthood.
There are still no proven treatments, but earlier diagnosis may allow for evaluation of preventative strategies that could improve outcome.
It is an important diagnosis to consider in children who have marked radiographic findings with no or very mild symptoms or physical findings.
Diagnosis can be made with imaging alone but may necessitate lung biopsy for definitive diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mehta, Kevan& Dell, Sharon& Birken, Catherine& Al-Saleh, Suhail. 2016. Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis. Canadian Respiratory Journal،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103204
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mehta, Kevan…[et al.]. Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis. Canadian Respiratory Journal No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103204
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mehta, Kevan& Dell, Sharon& Birken, Catherine& Al-Saleh, Suhail. Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis. Canadian Respiratory Journal. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103204
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1103204