An unusual cause of pulmonary calcification. Issue 6 (18th June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lakshmana Perumal, Nandhini; Selvi, Jayakumar; Sahoo, Jaya Prakash; Kamalanathan, Sadishkumar
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 12:Issue 6(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-06-18
• Subjects: calcium and bone -- lung function; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229725
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Metastatic pulmonary calcification (MPC) is an uncommon entity resulting from abnormalities in calcium-phosphorus homoeostasis. Most cases reported in the literature are among patients with chronic kidney disease receiving haemodialysis. Primary hyperparathyroidism is a relatively common condition affecting calcium homoeostasis, in which MPC can rarely occur. We report the case of one such patient who presented with severe hypercalcaemia and features of interstitial lung disease. Radiographic imaging was normal and the diagnosis was clinched by diffuse pulmonary uptake in 99m Technetium-methylene diphosphate scan.