Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis: diagnosed by sputum examination and transbronchial biopsy

Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci. 1997 Oct-Dec;39(4):263-7.

Abstract

A case of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis presenting with uncharacteristic radiological features who was diagnosed on the basis of sputum examination and confirmed by transbronchial biopsy, is being reported. Azoospermia resulting in primary infertility and increased lung volumes by helium dilution test were other noteworthy features of the case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Calculi / diagnosis*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Oligospermia / diagnosis
  • Pulmonary Alveoli / pathology*
  • Sputum / cytology*