The Clinical Clues of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: A Report of 11 Cases and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Mo, Qiongya
Wang, Bingbin
Dong, Nian
Bao, Lianmin
Su, Xiaoqiong
Li, Yuping
Chen, Chengshui
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare interstitial lung disease characterized by the abnormal alveolar accumulation of surfactant components.
The diagnosis of PAP can be easily missed since it is rare and lacks specific clinical symptoms.
It is of great importance to have a better understanding of the crucial clue to clinically diagnose PAP and take PAP into consideration in the differential diagnosis of interstitial pulmonary diseases or other diseases with similar manifestations.
Here, we analyze the clinical characteristics of 11 cases of PAP patients in local hospital and review the relevant literature in order to provide more information in diagnosis and management of PAP.
In our observation, cyfra21-1 and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) known as tumor markers probably can be useful serum markers for diagnosis of PAP.
As for the method of pathologic diagnosis, open-lung biopsy was the gold standard but now it is less required because findings on examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) can help to make the diagnosis.
We also have deep experience about when and how to carry out lung lavage.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mo, Qiongya& Wang, Bingbin& Dong, Nian& Bao, Lianmin& Su, Xiaoqiong& Li, Yuping…[et al.]. 2016. The Clinical Clues of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: A Report of 11 Cases and Literature Review. Canadian Respiratory Journal،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103193
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mo, Qiongya…[et al.]. The Clinical Clues of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: A Report of 11 Cases and Literature Review. Canadian Respiratory Journal No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103193
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mo, Qiongya& Wang, Bingbin& Dong, Nian& Bao, Lianmin& Su, Xiaoqiong& Li, Yuping…[et al.]. The Clinical Clues of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: A Report of 11 Cases and Literature Review. Canadian Respiratory Journal. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103193
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1103193