Mild dyspnea presenting as 'crazy-paving' on chest computed tomography

J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2021 Mar 23;11(2):273-276. doi: 10.1080/20009666.2020.1860443.

Abstract

Pulmonary alveolar proteinoisis (PAP) is a rare disease characterized by accumulation of proteinaceous material in the alveolar spaces. Here, we report a case of mild dyspnea with incidental 'crazy-paving' pattern on chest computed tomography (CT). Further evaluation and bronchoscopy found to have PAP.

Keywords: Dyspnea; crazy-paving; periodic acid-Schiff; proteinaceous material; pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.

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  • Case Reports