Case Report

Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Report of Two Cases and Comments on its Pathogenesis

Authors: CAPT, SANDERS T. FRANK USAF (MC) CAPT, THOMAS R. MALONEY USAF (MC), JOHN G. WEG MD

Abstract

The authors review what is known of this curious disease, clinically and prognostically, as well as theories on etiology. Pulmonary lavage seems to be the only form of treatment which may be effective in progressive disease.

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