Naslov
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis in childhood: clinical and radiological follow-up

Autori
Janković, Stipan ; Pavlov, Neven ; Ivkošić, Ante ; Erceg, Ivana ; Glavina-Durdov, Meri ; Tocilj, Jadranka ; Dragišić-Ivulić, Slavica ; Primorac, Dragan

Izvornik
Pediatric Pulmonology (8755-6863) 34 (2002), 5; 384-387

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis; high-resolution computed tomography; disodium etidronate

Sažetak
This report describes a case of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis that was diagnosed in an 8.5-year-old girl by high-resolution computed tomography (CT) and open lung biopsy Presence of symptoms (productive cough, fever), their periodic occurrence (lasting up to 1 week), and comparatively long asymptomatic periods should be emphasized, Despite extensive X-ray abnormalities, tests of pulmonary interstitium involvement and exercise tests revealed normal results. A therapeutic regimen, including disodium etidronate, was administered for 18 months with no significant clinical or radiological improvement.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti

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