Alveolar Silicoproteinosis - A Rare Type of Silicosis

Alveolar silicoproteinosis is an uncommon form of silicosis that develops within weeks to a few years after exposure to high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica particles1. It is associated to a rapid deterioration of pulmonary function due to intra-alveolar accumulation of lipoproteinac...

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Main Authors: Liliana Torres, Diana Pereira Anjos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Galega de Medicina Interna 2019-10-01
Series:Galicia Clínica
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Online Access:https://galiciaclinica.info/publicacion.asp?f=1801