Thoracic MDCT Findings of Two Cases with Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis and Comorbid Presence of Thoracic Anterior Longitudinal Ligament Calcification
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 5
Abstract
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is a rare infiltrative disease of unknown etiology and pathogenesis; characterized by innumerable extensive micronodular calcifications in both lungs. In this article we present two cases with pathognomonic thorax Multi- detector row computed tomography (MDCT) findings and calcification of the thoracic anterior longitudinal ligament as an accompanying finding in our patients. Keywords: Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, MDCT, Black pleura sign, Sandstorm, Thoracic anterior longitudinal ligament calcification.
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Huseyin Cetin, Melike Metin, Elif Uzun Ata, Sinem Sigit
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