Review paper
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Syndrome
Abstract
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare syndrome characterized by the accumulation of surfactant in alveoli and terminal airways resulting in respiratory failure. PAP comprises part of a spectrum of disorders of surfactant homeostasis (clearance and production). The surfactant production disorders are caused by mutations in genes required for normal surfactant production. The PAP syndrome is identified based on history, radiologic, and...
Paper Details
Title
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Syndrome
Published Date
Sep 1, 2016
Journal
Volume
37
Issue
3
Pages
431 - 440
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