Alveolar Microlithiasis

Alveolar microlithiasis is rare benign disease with calcium-phosphate microspheres (microliths) filling alveoli, often asymptomatic on imaging, with progressive dyspnea in selected. Treatment: reassure; usually benign/indolent; supportive care; pulmonary rehab; oxygen for hypoxemia; avoid smoking; lung transplant in rare end-stage; monitor imaging/lung function.

Common Symptoms

Usually asymptomatic; diffuse sand-like calcifications; rare progressive dyspnea

Causes and Pathogenesis

Rare hereditary/idiopathic calcium microliths form within alveoli.

Treatment

Reassure; supportive; oxygen/rehab; transplant in end-stage rare

Preventive Measures

None specific; monitor.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Pulmonology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.