Hussain Al-Sardar 1, Dhaher J S Al-Habbo, Rami M A Al-Hayali
Abstract
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare lung disease characterised by extensive deposition of calpospherites within the alveoli. The disease is caused by mutations in the gene SLC34A2 encoding sodium-dependent phosphate co-transporter. It is an autosomal recessive disease with sporadic cases worldwide. Most patients are asymptomatic at the time of diagnosis. It may progress slowly over years to respiratory failure and cor pulmonale.
Publication Date
3/31/2014
Publisher
Hussain Al-Sardar 1, Dhaher J S Al-Habbo, Rami M A Al-Hayali
الاستاذ الدكتور حسين آل سردار | Hussain.Al Sardar | 4026