Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) is a rare syndrome characterized by pulmonary surfactant accumulation within the alveolar spaces. It occurs with a reported prevalence of 0.1 per 100,000 individuals and in distinct clinical forms: autoimmune (previously refer...

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Main Authors: Campo Ilaria, Kadija Zamir, Mariani Francesca, Paracchini Elena, Rodi Giuseppe, Mojoli Francesco, Braschi Antonio, Luisetti Maurizio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-06-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/7/1/4