alveolar proteinosis

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alveolar proteinosis,

a very rare disease marked by the accumulation of plasma proteins, lipoproteins, and other blood components in the alveoli of the lungs, impairing the ability of the lungs to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. The disease tends to affect previously healthy young adults, with a higher incidence among males than females. The cause is unknown, and clinical signs vary, although only the lungs are affected. Some patients are asymptomatic, whereas others experience dyspnea and an unproductive cough. The condition may be treated with bronchopulmonary lavage. There is a risk of secondary infections.

proteinosis [pro″tēn-o´sis]

the accumulation of excess protein in the tissues.

alveolar proteinosis pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.

lipid proteinosis a hereditary defect of lipid metabolism marked by yellowish deposits of hyaline lipid carbohydrate mixture on the inner surface of the lips, under the tongue, and on the oropharynx and larynx, and in skin lesions.

pulmonary alveolar proteinosis see pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.

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