Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: a complete response to GM-CSF therapy

Authors
Barraclough, RM Gillies, AJ
Citation
Rm. Barraclough et Aj. Gillies, Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: a complete response to GM-CSF therapy, THORAX, 56(8), 2001, pp. 664-665
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","da verificare
Journal title
THORAX
ISSN journal
00406376 → ACNP
Volume
56
Issue
8
Year of publication
2001
Pages
664 - 665
Database
ISI
SICI code
0040-6376(200108)56:8<664:PAPACR>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a rare condition traditionally requiring treatment with whole lung lavage. The case is presented of a young man who obtained complete remission following treatment with granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor, a new treatment option.