Isolated Pericardial Infiltration Without Myocardial Involvement in Light-Chain-Related Amyloidosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Light-chain-related amyloidosis is a systemic disease characterized by continuous accumulation of insoluble fibrillar proteins in different organs. Cardiac involvement is frequent in this condition. However, atypical presentations and unusual amyloid deposits localization may be encountered making the diagnosis challenging. We present here a case of a light-chain-related pericardial amyloidosis without evidence of myocardial involvement and emphasize the difficulty and importance of amyloidosis typing before starting treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Amyloidosis
- Immunoglobulin Light Chains
- Pericardial Effusion