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Obstructive nephropathy secondary to AA-type amyloidosis in ankylosing spondylitis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20370461     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
AA-type amyloidosis of the genitourinary tract is a rare phenomenon and few cases are described in the literature. We report a 42-year-old man with ankylosing spondylitis, who developed hematuria, bilateral hydronephrosis, and renal failure caused by AA amyloidosis.
Authors:
I Millán; A E Sirvent; R Enríquez; I Fernández; A Montero; A Barat; F Amorós
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Renal failure     Volume:  32     ISSN:  1525-6049     ISO Abbreviation:  Ren Fail     Publication Date:  2010 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-04-07     Completed Date:  2010-07-20     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8701128     Medline TA:  Ren Fail     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  404-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Section of Nephrology, Hospital de Elche, Elche, Spain. isabelmillan.delvalle@mail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Amyloidosis / complications*
Humans
Hydronephrosis / etiology*
Kidney Failure, Chronic / etiology
Male
Spondylitis, Ankylosing / complications*

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