Pulmonary nodules due to reactive systemic amyloidosis (AA) in Crohn's disease.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Multiple nodules of AA (reactive systemic) amyloid were identified at necropsy in the lungs of a patient with Crohn's disease. No other organs were involved. Nodular pulmonary amyloidosis is usually caused by deposition of AL (primary) amyloid.
Medical subject headings
- Amyloidosis
- Crohn Disease