Case Report of Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis: A Family Issue

Abstract

Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a super rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by deposition of calcium-phosphate Microliths inside the alveoli. Usually the presentation is not specific. Here we report a case of a 20-year-old female presenting with progressive dyspnea and cough through years whose diagnosis of PAM was confirmed via high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and a family history. This case highlightes the clinical and radiological diagnosis of PAM, and reviews the available possible therapies.