Recurrent fatal pulmonary alveolar proteinosis after heart-lung transplantation in a child with lysinuric protein intolerance.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a case of recurrent pulmonary alveolar proteinosis after heart-lung transplantation in a child with lysinuric protein intolerance. The recurrence of the pulmonary disease provides further insight regarding the possible pathogenesis of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and therapeutic options for this complication.
Medical subject headings
- Amino Acid Transport Disorders, Inborn
- Heart-Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis