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Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis in monozygotic twins: report of two case

Microlitíase alveolar pulmonar em gêmeos univitelinos: relato de dois casos

Sizenildo da Silva Figueirêdo, Luiza Helena Vilela Ribeiro, Bruno Barcelos da Nóbrega, Kim-Ir-Sen Santos Teixeira, Maurício Sérgio Brasil Leite, Albino Alegro Oliveira



ABSTRACT

The authors report two cases of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis affecting monozygotic twins. The main findings observed on plain x-ray films and high-resolution computed tomography are discussed and compared with data from a brief literature review.

Keywords: Lungs, Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, Computed tomography

RESUMO

Os autores apresentam dois casos de microlitíase alveolar pulmonar em gêmeos monozigóticos. Os principais achados obtidos em exames radiográficos e de tomografia computadorizada (técnica de alta resolução) são enfatizados, com base em breve revisão literária.

Palavras-chave: Pulmões, Microlitíase alveolar pulmonar, Tomografia computadorizada


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