| Successful pregnancy in a severely hypoxemic patient with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. | |
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PMID: 21549673 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal accumulation of a lipoproteinaceous material in the alveoli, which may lead to respiratory failure and has an associated high risk for infections. The mainstay treatment for PAP is whole lung lavage. A pregnant woman, previously diagnosed with primary PAP, the most common form of PAP, was admitted with dyspnea and worsening respiratory function. In one month period, a whole-lung bronchopulmonary lavage was performed twice, with clinical and functional improvement. Pregnancy was carried to term and a healthy baby was delivered. The mechanisms of respiratory impairment are discussed as well as treatment options and response. |
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I Belchior; A S Cerdeira; M Santos; J Sousa Braga; I Aragão; A Martins |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-4-13 |
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Title: Revista portuguesa de pneumologia Volume: - ISSN: 0873-2159 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-5-9 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9813736 Medline TA: Rev Port Pneumol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG; POR Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011. Published by Elsevier España. |
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Pneumologia, Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Hospital de Santo António, Porto, Portugal. |
Vernacular Title:
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Gravidez de termo em doente com Proteinose Alveolar e insuficiência respiratória grave. |
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