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.
Authors and Affiliations
Huseyin Cetin, Melike Metin, Elif Uzun Ata, Sinem Sigit
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP375515
- DOI -
- Views 30
- Downloads 0
Psychological assessment in ICU survivors using DASS-21 scale
Abstract: When patients are admitted in ICU, psychological problem such as depression, anxiety, stress, etc. are commonly seen and that affects the outcome of the patient. To assess these symptoms we used the DASS-21 (De...
Comparison of Spirometry Findings among Smokers and NonSmokers
Abstract:Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable premature morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries around the world. Cigarette smoking directly affects lungs whose normal functioning i...
Study of prevalence of smoking and smokeless tobacco habits among college students
Abstract: Tobacco use is increasing rapidly in children and adolescents in recent years. Various research studies had predicted that tobacco related diseases will be spreading at their fastest rate in future years. The a...
To Evaluate the Role of Leptin in Diabetes for Male and Female Subjects
The leptin promotes weight loss and can reverse diabetes by improving glucose tolerance by its action on hypothalamus. Present study will be conducted to evaluate the role of leptin in obesity associated maturity onset d...
Evaluation of Antibiotic Prescription Practices among General Surgeons in Nagpur
The prescribing habits of the individual doctor are quite stable, and changes usually occur slowly and as a result of various influences, including scientific papers, specialist recommendations, meetings, colleagues, pat...