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