Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 50
Gender: Male

Case Discussion

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a lung disease characterized by abnormal intra alveolar accumulation of surfactant-like lipoproteinaceous material 1.

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