Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis

David Levin; Thomas Hartman

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511977701.020

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis

David Levin, Thomas Hartman

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Imaging description The classic appearance of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is symmetric, predominately perihilar, ground-glass opacity with intralobular linear opacities and interlobular septal thickening (“crazy-paving” pattern) [1–3] (Figures 19.1–19.4). There is often geographic sparing of secondary lobules and periphery of the lung. Consolidation can be seen in advanced cases. Importance Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is one of several conditions associated with a crazy-paving pattern on high-resolution CT. Knowledge of the different causes of this pattern can aid in preventing diagnostic errors [3].

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Pearls and Pitfalls in Thoracic Imaging
Subtitle of host publication	Variants and Other Difficult Diagnoses
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Pages	50-51
Number of pages	2
Volume	9780521119078
ISBN (Electronic)	9780511977701
ISBN (Print)	9780521119078
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511977701.020
State	Published - Jan 1 2011

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