Progressive pulmonary calcification in a child after orthotopic liver transplantation.
We present a case of progressive pulmonary calcification associated with prolonged respiratory insufficiency in a 2-year-old boy with a history of orthotopic liver transplantation. This case demonstrates the potentially progressive nature of pulmonary calcification and that it can present with respiratory insufficiency at a later period after transplantation than previously thought. We describe radiological findings and discuss established as well as plausible pathological mechanisms contributing to the development of calcifications in these patients.
Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.
Olena O
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Weaver
Madelyn M
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Stazzone
Sanjeev
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Bhalla
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed