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silicoproteinosis
Friday 4 April 2008
Microscopy
Alveoli spaces are dilated and filled with a deep pink finely granular proteinaceous fluid having similar features of pulmonary edema.
There may be chronic interstitial pneumonitis present. Birefringent silica particles may be seen in alveoli and interstitial tissue when polarized.
References
Esteban Palacio J, Champeaux A. Silicoproteinosis masquerading as community-acquired pneumonia. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2000 Sep-Oct;13(5):376-8. PMID: 11001011
