TY - JOUR AU - Narindra, Lova Hasina Rajaonarison Ny Ony; Andrianah, Emmylou Gabrielle; Ranaivomanana, Volahasina Francine; Tomboravo, Christian; Ranoharison, Hasina Dina; Bruneton, Jean Noel; Ahmad, Ahmad TI - Atypical alveolar proteinosis SN - 0971-3026 SN - 1998-3808 PY - 2018 JO - Indian J Radiol Imaging JF - Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging LA - EN VL - 28 IS - 04 SP - 439 EP - 441 DA - 10.2018 KW - Alveolar proteinosis KW - crazy paving KW - multinodular AB - Alveolar proteinosis is a rare pulmonary disease characterized by intra-alveolar accumulation of surfactant composed of lipoproteinaceous material, related to a lack of surfactant resorption by alveolar macrophages. Crazy paving pattern is characteristic, but not specific. The multinodular forms of this affection remain exceptional. PB - Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd. DO - 10.4103/ijri.IJRI_170_18 UR - http://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.4103/ijri.IJRI_170_18 ER -