Case Report: The first reported case of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis with myasthenia gravis in a 27-year-old patient [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Case Report: The first reported case of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis with myasthenia gravis in a 27-year-old patient [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a very rare diffuse lung disease characterized by the accumulation of amorphous and periodic acid Schiff-positive lipoproteinaceous material in the alveolar spaces due to impaired surfactant clearance by alveolar macrophages. Three main types were...

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Main Authors: Lenda Ben Hmida, Zied Moatemri, Islam Mejri, Aida Ayadi, Jamel Zaouali, Hana Blibech, Houda Snène, Maroua Kacem, Mariem Msalmani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2023-08-01
Series:F1000Research
Subjects:
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
Myasthenia gravis
GM-CSF antibodies
Bronchoalveolar lavage
Whole lung lavage
Rituximab
eng
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/11-1439/v2

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