Rituximab Therapy in Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: A Rare Case Report
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disorder characterised by accumulation of surfactant in alveoli due to impaired surfactant clearance. Although, whole lung lavage is the standard treatment of PAP, rituximab has also been introduced as a therapeutic option for PAP. A 49-year-old female...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2018-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/11419/32371_CE[Ra1]_CE[EK]_F(SL)_PF1(EK_SL)_PFA(EK_SL)_PB(EK_SL)_PN(SL).pdf |