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SFTPB

MIM.178640

Pathology

- SFTPB mutations in

  • neonatal SP-B deficiency (early-onset pulmonary alveolar proteinosis)
  • congenital pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (MIM.265120)
  • association of congenital pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (MIM.265120) and misalignment of lung vessels (#10378403#)
  • unexplained respiratory distress (URD)

See also

- SP-B deficiency, complete or incomplete
- pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP)

  • typical storage of PAS-positive material within the alveoli with foamy macrophages and variable interstitial reaction

References

- Ikegami M, Whitsett JA, Martis PC, Weaver TE. Reversibility of lung inflammation caused by SP-B deficiency. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2005 Dec;289(6):L962-70. PMID: #16024721#

- Tredano M, Griese M, de Blic J, Lorant T, Houdayer C, Schumacher S, Cartault F, Capron F, Boccon-Gibod L, Lacaze-Masmonteil T, Renolleau S, Delaisi B, Elion J, Couderc R, Bahuau M. Analysis of 40 sporadic or familial neonatal and pediatric cases with severe unexplained respiratory distress: relationship to SFTPB. Am J Med Genet A. 2003 Jun 15;119(3):324-39. PMID: #12784301#