Pulmonary sarcoidosis: Calcified micronodular pattern simulating pulmonaryalveolar microlithiasis

Authors
Weinstein, DS
Citation
Ds. Weinstein, Pulmonary sarcoidosis: Calcified micronodular pattern simulating pulmonaryalveolar microlithiasis, J THOR IMAG, 14(3), 1999, pp. 218-220
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THORACIC IMAGING
ISSN journal
08835993 → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
218 - 220
Database
ISI
SICI code
0883-5993(199907)14:3<218:PSCMPS>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
A case of sarcoidosis demonstrating an unusual pattern of profuse micronodu lar calcification is presented. The striking similarity with the so-called pathognomonic appearance of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis and the progr essive deterioration of pulmonary function are emphasized.