Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: a complete response to GM-CSF therapy

被引:24
作者
Barraclough, RM [1 ]
Gillies, AJ [1 ]
机构
[1] Christchurch Hosp, Dept Resp Med, Christchurch, New Zealand
关键词
pulmonary alveolar proteinosis; treatment GM-CSF;
D O I
10.1136/thorax.56.8.664
中图分类号
R56 [呼吸系及胸部疾病];
学科分类号
摘要
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a rare condition traditionally requiring treatment with whole lung lavage. The case is presented of a young man who obtained complete remission following treatment with granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor, a new treatment option.
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