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Localized mediastinal lymph node amyloidosis showing an unusual unsynchronized pattern of enlargement and calcification on serial CT.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18769010     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Amyloidosis is an unusual cause of mediastinal lymphadenopathy. A localized form of amyloidosis manifesting solely in the intrathoracic lymphnode is extremely rare. We describe a case of intrathoracic lymphadenopathy caused by a localized form of amyloidosis. Calcification has been reported in amyloidosis; however, it has been considered as non-specific. In our case, serial CT carried out over a period of 3 years and 3 months showed an unusual and unsynchronized pattern of enlargement and calcification.
Authors:
H Matsuguma; H Suzuki; Y Ishikawa; R Nakahara; T Izumi; S Igarashi; N Miyazawa
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The British journal of radiology     Volume:  81     ISSN:  1748-880X     ISO Abbreviation:  Br J Radiol     Publication Date:  2008 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-09-04     Completed Date:  2008-10-15     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0373125     Medline TA:  Br J Radiol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  e228-30     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, 4-9-13 Yohnan, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 320-0834, Japan. hmatsugu@tcc.pref.tochigi.jp
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Amyloidosis / complications,  genetics,  radiography*
Calcinosis / etiology,  radiography*
Chest Pain / etiology*
Humans
Lymph Nodes / radiography
Lymphatic Diseases / etiology,  radiography*
Male
Mediastinal Diseases / genetics,  radiography*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
Treatment Outcome

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