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Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare disease. The disease is described all over the world, although the highest incidence is found in Turkey and Italy.

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(2006). Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis. In: Clinical Atlas of Interstitial Lung Disease. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-326-0_30

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