Bocio amiloide: a propósito de un caso / Amyloid goiter: a case report
Rev. chil. radiol
;
18(2): 59-61, 2012. ilus
Article
in Spanish
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ABSTRACT
Amyloid goiter is an atypical manifestation of amyloidosis. A case of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis history and sub-acute thyroid gland volume significantly increased is presented. Ultrasonographic and computed tomography findings were compatible with amyloid goiter. The aim of this study is to describe its radiologic features.
RESUMEN
El bocio amiloide es una manifestación atípica de la amiloidosis. Se presenta el caso de una paciente con antecedentes de artritis reumatoide y aumento de volumen subagudo de la glándula tiroidea con hallazgos ultrasonográficos y por tomografía computada compatible con bocio amiloide. Se exponen sus características radiológicas, objeto de la presente comunicación.
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Main subject:
Goiter
/
Amyloidosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Aged
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. chil. radiol
Journal subject:
Radiology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Spain
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Universitari Bellvitge/ES
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