Presentation
Shortness of breath since 4 days.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
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Diffuse alveolar opacities are noted in bilateral mid and lower zones.
From the case:
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
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Diffuse widespread ground glass opacities with superimposed smooth interlobular septal thickening giving a typical appearance called "crazy paving pattern" which is characteristically seen in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.
Case Discussion
Chest x-ray demonstrates small acinar opacities mimicking a miliary pattern.
CT scan of the chest shows widespread bilateral ground-glass opacities with superimposed smooth interlobular septal thickening referred to as crazy paving which is seen in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.
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