Localized amyloidosis of the urinary bladder, clinically masquerading as bladder cancer.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2008 Jul-Sep; 51(3): 415-7
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en Inglés
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| ID: sea-74826
ABSTRACT
Amyloidosis is characterized by extracellular deposition of a proteinaceous, hyaline material. Localized deposition of amyloid in individual organs is uncommon. It can occur in the absence of systemic involvement. Herein, we describe two cases of localized amyloidosis of the urinary bladder, which clinically, radiologically, and on cystoscopy masqueraded as bladder cancer. A diagnosis of amyloidosis in both these cases was ascertained on biopsy, supplemented with special stains.
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Asunto principal:
Biopsia
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Vejiga Urinaria
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Neoplasias de la Vejiga Urinaria
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Anciano de 80 o más Años
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Amiloidosis
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Persona de Mediana Edad
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Aged80
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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