Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis in a Saudi child and two cousins.

摘要: SummaryPulmonary alveolar microlithiasis is a rare disease and only 32 cases have been reported in children under 12 years of age. The first report on Saudi with this disorder affected cousins presented, supporting the possible hypothesis it being an autosomal recessive disorder. importance differentiating from other conditions, particularly pulmonary tuberculosis, current approach to diagnosis management are discussed.