A case of tracheobronchial amyloidosis
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2014, Vol 41, Issue 3
Abstract
Amyloidosis is a systemic disease characterized by extensive accumulation of poorly soluble autologous fibrous proteins in the extracellular space of various organs. Respiratory tract involvement is rarely seen in primary amyloidosis. Respiratory primary amyloidosis is named as tracheobronchial amyloidosis. We want to offer our patients that we have in mind the purpose of this preliminary diagnosis. repeatedly in the last 10 years with the same complaints. She was performed nonspecific therapies and followed up. Progressive dyspnea and coughing forced us to see a computerized tomography of thorax. Images revealed parenchymal changes. In Positron Emission Tomography peribroncial lesions with high FDG uptake were detected. We determined an obliterative lesion in bronchoscopic examination which is almost fully obstructing the tracheobronchial tree. Pathologic evaluation was reported as amyloidosis. We wanted to share a tracheobronchial amyloidosis case while this is a rare but curable entity with satisfactory results by multimodal treatment strategies. Key words: Tracheobronchial amyloidosis, bronchoscopy, computed tomography
Authors and Affiliations
Tuncer Şenol, Şamil Günay, İrfan Eser, Emre Erkilet
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