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Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis following severe COVID - 19 infection: A case report
Samina Martin1, Shivu Kaushik2, Bharat Bajantri2
1Internal Medicine, Department of Graduate Medical Education, Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, IN, USA.
Abstract:
A 67-year-old male, with a history of severe COVID-19 infection and exposure to talc was seen for worsening shortness of breath for months, requiring supplemental oxygen. He was treated for COVID-19 infection and suspected pneumonia with no improvement. His pulmonary function test (PFT) worsened and computed tomography (CT) showing bilateral airspace opacities with ground-glass opacities (GGO), also worsened over time. He underwent bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage and pathology revealed pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP). He subsequently underwent whole lung lavage (WLL) which significantly improved his crazy paving pattern on CT and was successfully weaned off supplemental oxygen.
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