Pathological fractures in patients who have amyloidosis associated with dialysis. A report of five cases.
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Abstract
We are reporting the cases of five patients in whom a pathological fracture of the femoral neck developed secondary to massive deposition of amyloid while they were receiving maintenance hemodialysis. The immunohistochemical studies demonstrated the presence of beta-2-microglobulin as the major constituent protein of the amyloid deposits.
Medical subject headings
- Amyloidosis
- Femoral Neck Fractures
- Fractures, Spontaneous
- Renal Dialysis
Anatomy
- femur