| Amyloidosis of the colon. Report of a case and review of the literature. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 6872782 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A case of amyloidosis of the colon associated with multiple myeloma is presented. The unusual situation was that of obstructive signs with radiologic features of "megacolon and volvulus." A high index of suspicion and meticulous histologic search will demonstrate involvement of the gastrointestinal tract in 98 per cent of patients with systemic amyloidosis. Amyloidosis may mimic other gastrointestinal disorders. Rectal biopsy is diagnostic in 75 per cent of the patients. Treatment of amyloidosis of the colon involves treating the cause with the hope of reversing or at least retarding the process. The results of treatment based on the available experience have been dismal. |
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Authors:
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S S Kumar; S S Appavu; H Abcarian; T Barreta |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Diseases of the colon and rectum Volume: 26 ISSN: 0012-3706 ISO Abbreviation: Dis. Colon Rectum Publication Date: 1983 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1983-09-09 Completed Date: 1983-09-09 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372764 Medline TA: Dis Colon Rectum Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 541-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Aged Amyloidosis / complications*, pathology, radiography Colonic Diseases / complications*, pathology, radiography Diagnosis, Differential Humans Intestinal Obstruction / etiology* Male Megacolon / etiology*, pathology, radiography Multiple Myeloma / complications* |
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