title: [Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis].
abstract: The authors present two of their own observations where, based on the clinical course of the disease and the X-ray finding, they diagnosed the condition as pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis. They present a review of the literature as regards new views on the pathogenesis, diagnosis and therapy of the condition. They evaluate the contribution of scintigraphy 99 mTc, bronchial lavage and X-ray methods with a high differentiating capacity (HRCT). As regards therapeutic possibilities, transplantation of the lungs should be considered in advanced stages of the disease.
authors.affiliation: I. klinika tuberkulózy a respiracních nemocí 1. LF UK, Praha.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Mĕricka
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bortlová
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Neuwirth
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002137:Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011650:Pulmonary Alveoli; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Plícní alveolární mikrolitiáza.