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Query: EC:6.2.1.7 (
BAL
)
1,977
document(s) hit in 31,850,051 MEDLINE articles (0.00 seconds)
We report a case of PAP which proved to be fatal despite whole lung lavage. The need for early
BAL
and transbronchial biopsies in diffuse infiltrative lung disorders of unknown etiology is highlighted. The occurrence of PAP in association with
Fanconi's anemia
and psoriasis raises the possibility of a common pathogenetic defect which may be related to abnormal cytokine metabolism. Investigation of cytokine metabolism in PAP is warranted.
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PMID:Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis in association with Fanconi's anemia and psoriasis. A possible common pathogenetic mechanism. 164 65
