Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis

Case contributed by Hani M. Al Salam , 24 Feb 2010
Diagnosis probable
Changed by Ayla Al Kabbani, 19 Aug 2019

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Shortness of breath ofsince 4 days duration.

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Diffuse widespread ground glass opacities with superimposed smooth interlobular septal thickening giving a typical appearance called as "crazy"crazy paving pattern" which is characteristically seen in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis

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