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Igor Vasilev1, Igor Mamenko1, Irina Tabanakova1
1Federal State Institution, Saint-Petersburg Scientific Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, Ministry of Health of Russia.
Metastatic pulmonary calcification was diagnosed in a chronic renal failure patient using probe-based confocal endomicroscopy. This novel technique visualized specific lung structures, aiding diagnosis alongside biopsy.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Pulmonology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Metastatic pulmonary calcification (MPC) is a rare complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Secondary hyperparathyroidism is common in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis.
- Diagnosis of MPC can be challenging, often requiring invasive procedures.
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