Recurrent alveolar proteinosis following double lung transplantation

Chest. 1997 May;111(5):1457-8. doi: 10.1378/chest.111.5.1457.

Abstract

We present a case of recurrent alveolar proteinosis following double lung transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchiolitis Obliterans / etiology
  • Bronchitis / etiology
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Forced Expiratory Volume
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Macrophages, Alveolar / pathology
  • Oxygen / blood
  • Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis / etiology*
  • Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis / pathology
  • Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis / surgery
  • Recurrence
  • Vital Capacity

Substances

  • Oxygen