Koike S

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Anti-GM-CSF autoantibodies (GMAbs) are essential biomarkers for diagnosing autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (APAP). While enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is commonly used, it is time-consuming a…

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is reported to be caused by the endometriosis of diaphragm, lung and parietal pleura. Therefore, the resection of endometriotic lesion in these organs is reported as effective surgical treatment. Overlooking of …