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Table 2 Proteins, phospholipids and SP-A concentrations in WLL outflow fluid.

From: Successful whole lung lavage in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis secondary to lysinuric protein intolerance: a case report

 

Total proteins (μg/mL)

Phospholipids (μg/mL)

SP-A (μg/mL)

Right lung

8,500

150

202

Left lung

6,500

80

41

Controls (mean ± SD)

171 ± 74

46 ± 27

1 ± 1

  1. Concentrations of total proteins, phospholipids and SP-A were measured in the outflow fluid after lavage of both lungs and were found to be markedly increased with respect to control levels.
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Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases

ISSN: 1750-1172