Atypical alveolar proteinosis

Atypical alveolar proteinosis

Abstract Alveolar proteinosis is a rare pulmonary disease characterized by intra-alveolar accumulation of surfactant composed of lipoproteinaceous material, related to a lack of surfactant resorption by alveolar macrophages. Crazy paving pattern is characteristic, but not specific. The multinodular...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Indian journal of radiology & imaging 2018-10, Vol.28 (4), p.439-441
Hauptverfasser: Narindra, Lova Hasina Rajaonarison Ny Ony, Andrianah, Emmylou Gabrielle, Ranaivomanana, Volahasina Francine, Tomboravo, Christian, Ranoharison, Hasina Dina, Bruneton, Jean Noel, Ahmad, Ahmad
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Sprache:eng
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alveolar proteinosis
Chest
crazy paving
multinodular
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Alveolar proteinosis is a rare pulmonary disease characterized by intra-alveolar accumulation of surfactant composed of lipoproteinaceous material, related to a lack of surfactant resorption by alveolar macrophages. Crazy paving pattern is characteristic, but not specific. The multinodular forms of this affection remain exceptional.
ISSN:0971-3026
0970-2016
1998-3808
0971-3026
DOI:10.4103/ijri.IJRI_170_18