A Case of AA Amyloidosis Treated with Infliximab / 대한신장학회지
Korean Journal of Nephrology
;
: 638-643, 2010.
Artigo
em Coreano
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| ID: wpr-168913
ABSTRACT
AA amyloidosis is one of the most significant complications of rheumatoid arthritis characterized by the deposition of amyloid A (AA) in multiple organs and tissues in the body. This disorder displays variable clinical symptoms depending upon the involved organ and a diagnosis is rendered through a biopsy of the affected organ, followed by staining using Congo-red which reveals an apple-green birefringence. Fundamental disease control is critical in the treatment of AA amyloidosis. Anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (anti TNF-alpha) agents are promising in inducing clinical remission by suppressing systemic inflammation in AA amyloidosis. We report a case of AA amyloidosis in a 71 year old woman with rheumatoid arthritis that responded well to infliximab therapy.
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Assunto principal:
Artrite Reumatoide
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Biópsia
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Birrefringência
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Infliximab
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Amiloide
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Amiloidose
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Inflamação
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Anticorpos Monoclonais
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Necrose
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Nephrology
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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