First Presentation of a Case of Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis with Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare disease of unknown origin. It is characterized by the presence of small calculi within the alveolar spaces, and has various clinical manifestations. Some patients may be asymptomatic for a long period of time with subsequent occurrence of dyspnea, dr...

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Main Authors: Naseh Sigari, Bahram Nikkhoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oman Medical Specialty Board 2014-11-01
Series:Oman Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.omjournal.org/fultext_PDF.aspx?DetailsID=592&type=fultext