Jun 9, 2013
Alveolar Pulmonary Proteinosis - Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Ongoing care and Clinical pearls
Basics Description Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease characterized by accumulation of lipoproteinaceous (surfactantlike) material in the alveolar spaces, leading to impaired gas exchange. There are 3 recognized categories of PAP (1). Congenital PAP (2% of... Alveolar Pulmonary Proteinosis - Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Ongoing care and Clinical pearls