pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
A rare lung disorder characterized by the filling of the pulmonary alveoli with proteinaceous material which stains positive with periodic acid-Schiff stain. It may be idiopathic or secondary due to hematologic malignancies or the inhalation of mineral dusts. Signs and symptoms include dyspnea, cough and low grade fever.
MONDO:0005275
lung disorder
is_a
PAP
broad
pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
exact
SPBC17A3.04c