Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: A case report and literature review

Background: Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease caused by the accumulation of surfactant in the lung's alveoli, as a result of malfunction in the cleaning function of alveolar macrophages. The major symptoms include cough and dyspnea. Computed tomography scan usually reveals...

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Main Authors: yasaman Sajadi, Simin Moudi, Ehsan Chogan, Mahmood Monadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babol University of Medical Sciences 2025-03-01
Series:Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
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Online Access:http://caspjim.com/article-1-4397-en.pdf
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