title: [Noninvasive diagnosis of alveolar microlithiasis by Tc99m-MDP scintigraphy and alveolar lavage].
abstract: In a new case of alveolar microlithiasis we report the diagnostic value of two non-invasive examinations. In agreement with the histo-chemical date, scintigraphy with technetium shows an abnormal pulmonary fixation as evidence of the presence of intra-pulmonary calcium. The demonstration of micro-lithiasis in the alveolar lavage liquid, which requires a particular technique, confirms the diagnosis and avoids an open lung biopsy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002137:Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011650:Pulmonary Alveoli; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
chemical_list: D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate
vernacular_title: Diagnostic non invasif de la microlithiase alvéolaire par la scintigraphie aux Tc99m-MDP et le lavage alvéolaire.