A Case of Secondary Amyloidosis Presenting as Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
;
: 397-401, 2006.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-94979
ABSTRACT
Amyloidosis is a disorder characterized by extracellular deposition of amyloid in various tissues and organs. Gastrointestinal manifestations including gastroparesis, constipation, malabsorption, intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and bleeding are common. GI bleeding is a rare initial symptom which can be fatal in some cases. Absence of systemic symptoms and nonspecific endoscopic findings in amyloidosis may make diagnosis difficult. Therefore, amyloidosis-induced GI bleeding should be considered in patients with an obscure hemorrhage. Recently, we experienced a 65-year-old woman who presented with massive hematochezia as a manifestations of amyloidosis. Colonoscopy and SMA angiography showed massive bleeding in the small and large intestine. Colonoscopic biopsy established amyloidosis. We report this case with a review of the relevant literatures.
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Asunto principal:
Hemorragia Gastrointestinal
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Amiloidosis
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Enfermedades Intestinales
Límite:
Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Año:
2006
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Artículo
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