Presentation
Cough and expectoration with abnormal chest radiograph
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis
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Sand like extensive calcification of pulmonary parenchyma with relative sparing of the subpleural area forming black pleura sign.
From the case:
Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis
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Black pleura sign
Case Discussion
Chest radiograph and CT findings are conclusive of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis which is genetic mutation that results in deposition of calcium within the alveoli.
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