Clinical and endoscopic manifestations of gastrointestinal amyloidosis: a case series
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https://doi.org/10.15386/cjmed-951Keywords:
Amyloid, amyloidosis, gastrointestinal hemorrhageAbstract
Gastrointestinal (GI) amyloidosis is rare and has varying clinical and endoscopic presentations. In this case series, we present 3 patients with primary systemic AL amyloidosis and GI involvement. Endoscopic findings in primary AL amyloidosis are not limited to polypoid protrusions with thickened mucosal folds and nodularity, but may include friable mucosa, ulceration, and submucosal hematoma. Gastroenterologists should be familiar with these findings, as they may be the first suggestion of disease and allow for definitive diagnosis.
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2018-10-30
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Koop AH, Mousa OY, Wang M-H. Clinical and endoscopic manifestations of gastrointestinal amyloidosis: a case series. Med Pharm Rep [Internet]. 2018 Oct. 30 [cited 2025 Oct. 5];91(4):469-73. Available from: https://medpharmareports.com/index.php/mpr/article/view/951
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