1. Atypical alveolar proteinosis
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Lova Hasina Rajaonarison Ny Ony Narindra, Emmylou Gabrielle Andrianah, Volahasina Francine Ranaivomanana, Christian Tomboravo, Hasina Dina Ranoharison, Jean Noel Bruneton, and Ahmad Ahmad
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alveolar proteinosis ,crazy paving ,multinodular ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Alveolar proteinosis is a rare pulmonary disease characterized by intra-alveolar accumulation of surfactant composed of lipoproteinaceous material, related to a lack of surfactant resorption by alveolar macrophages. Crazy paving pattern is characteristic, but not specific. The multinodular forms of this affection remain exceptional.
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- 2018
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