A Sandstorm in the Lungs

A 36-year-old woman presents with cough and dyspnea. Her Chest X-Ray reveals a striking ‘sandstorm’ pattern of micronodular opacities. What’s the diagnosis?

Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis


A 36-year-old woman presented with a 2-month history of cough and worsening shortness of breath. Chest x-ray is as shown. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis
Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia
Pulmonary edema
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage

Chest X-Ray, Dyspnea, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis, Sandstorm Appearance

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