Amyloid goiter: two cases and a review of the literature
Annals of Saudi Medicine. 2009; 29 (2): 138-141
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ABSTRACT
Although involvement of the thyroid gland by amyloid is a relatively common phenomenon, clinically significant enlargement of the thyroid owing to amyloid deposition is an extremely rare occurrence. We describe two cases of amyloid goiter and review the relevant literature. The first case was systemic amyloidosis secondary to familial Mediterranean fever. The second case was a chronic renal failure patient who presented with an enlarged thyroid and upper airway obstructive symptoms. To date, true amyloid goiter secondary to amyloidosis associated with familial Mediterranean fever has only been reported in twelve patients
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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Febre Familiar do Mediterrâneo
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Literatura de Revisão como Assunto
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Amiloidose
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Falência Renal Crônica
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Ann. Saudi Med.
Ano de publicação:
2009
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