Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis in a patient with essential thrombocythemia

Authors

  • Laura Romero-Francés Hospital Universitario General de Castellón, Castellón de la Plana, Spain
  • Juan Antonio Royo-Prats Hospital Universitario General de Castellón, Castellón de la Plana, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a2n2a7

Keywords:

pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, total lung lavage, GM_CSF, rituximab

Abstract

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a disease characterized by the intraalveolar accumulation of surfactant components that causes deterioration of the gas exchange. We present a 58-year-old man with a diagnosis of alveolar proteinosis and a history of Essential Thrombocythemia treated with total lung lavage, GM-CSF and Rituximab therapy, without being able to stop the course of the disease. We review the different clinical forms and treatment.

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Published

2017-08-31

How to Cite

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Romero-Francés L, Royo-Prats JA. Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis in a patient with essential thrombocythemia. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2017 Aug. 31 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];2(2):80-2. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/80