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Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis or coronavirus disease 19 pneumonia: A clinical case study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant number of hospitalizations worldwide, complicating the diagnosis of rare respiratory diseases, such as pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP), which can present with clinical symptoms and radiological findings similar to those of COVID-19. Consequently, accurate diagnosis is crucial. This report describes a case involving a young man with a history of progressive shortness of breath who was initially treated for COVID-19 pneumonia based on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings. However, following three negative polymerase chain reaction tests from the patient’s throat swab and a lack of clinical improvement despite COVID-19 treatment, he underwent bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage. The results of these procedures demonstrated PAP. Given that COVID-19 presents with a wide range of manifestations and that HRCT of the lungs is currently the most sensitive diagnostic test for the disease, it is essential to consider the patient’s medical history when diagnosing various pulmonary conditions. More precisely, a thorough assessment of the patient’s history can significantly influence the diagnostic outcome.

Source: Journal of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

DOI: 10.34172/jsums.998

Authors: Huriyeh Hashemi, Amir Mohamad Mozafari, Nahid Etemadi Toudeshki, Mihan Pourabdollah Toutkaboni, Zohre Naderi

Institutions: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414210837

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