Clinical and endoscopic findings in gastrointestinal amyloidosis: a single-center experience
Rev. esp. enferm. dig
; 114(7): 425-427, julio 2022. ilus, tab
Article
in English
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-205683
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ABSTRACT
Gastrointestinal involvement occurs in approximately 4% of cases of systemic amyloidosis. The most common site of amyloid deposition is small bowel, followed by stomach, colorectum and esophagus. Although rare, gastrointestinal amyloidosis may be associated with severe complications including gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation and may be mistaken for malignancy. (AU)
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National databases
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Spain
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Gastrointestinal Diseases
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Amyloidosis
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. esp. enferm. dig
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João/Portugal
