[Two cases of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis presenting subpleural radiolucent area; dynamic consideration on its etiology].
Two cases of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis presenting subpleural radiolucent areas of the interlobar surfaces and of the mediastinal surface surrounding the aortic arch are reported. This radiographic appearance can be explained based on the anatomical and functional difference between the cortex and the medulla of the lung.
Irie
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Takahashi
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Kaneko
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Sato
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Chida
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011649:Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed