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The radiologic spectrum of cardiopulmonary amyloidosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  891285     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Amyloidosis, either primary or related to other pathologic states, may mimic a variety of disorders and produce a multitude of appearances demonstrable on radiographic examinations of the chest. All intrathoracic tissues and organs may be affected, but the major abnormalities most commonly involve the heart and lungs. The radiographic appearances in ten patients are described and correlated with the underlying gross and microscopic pathologic findings. No specific pattern of pulmonary involvement could be determined, aside from tracheobronchial amyloidosis. The final diagnosis is dependent upon the awareness of the clinical and radiologic spectrum and the final microscopic examination of involved tissue.
Authors:
E Himmelfarb; S Wells; J G Rabinowitz
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Chest     Volume:  72     ISSN:  0012-3692     ISO Abbreviation:  Chest     Publication Date:  1977 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1977-10-28     Completed Date:  1977-10-28     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0231335     Medline TA:  Chest     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  327-32     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Amyloidosis / complications,  radiography*
Female
Heart / radiography*
Heart Diseases / radiography
Humans
Lung / radiography*
Lung Diseases / radiography
Lung Neoplasms
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Metastasis
Thyroid Neoplasms / complications

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