Amyloidosis complicating cystic fibrosis.

Gaffney, K; Gibbons, D; Keogh, B; FitzGerald, M X · Thorax · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Two patients with cystic fibrosis developed acute onset nephrotic syndrome and died within three months of presentation. Examination of renal biopsy specimens indicated amyloid. The onset of proteinuria or a fall in baseline renal function should alert the physician to this rare complication.

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