New England Journal of Medicine · 2020 · 12 citations · 0 references
MedicinePathologyRadiologyPulmonologyThoracic RadiologyAirway DiseasesAirway DisordersPulmonary ImagingPulmonary PathologyRespiratory DiseaseRespiratory PathologyBronchoalveolar Lavage AnalysisBronchoalveolar Lavage ExaminationLung DiseasesPulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Imaging
A 34-year-old man presented with dyspnea and a nonproductive cough. A chest CT showed a crazy-paving pattern. Bronchoalveolar lavage was performed, and a diagnosis of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis was made.