A Case of Secondary Amyloidosis Presenting as Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
; : 397-401, 2006.
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in Korean
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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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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
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Amyloidosis
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Intestinal Diseases
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Year:
2006
Document type:
Article