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Localized amyloidosis of the ureter: a case report.
- Source :
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Journal of Medical Case Reports . 10/8/2023, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p1-5. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Amyloidosis is a collection of disorders characterized by the extracellular deposition of amyloid, a specialized fibrous protein, in diverse tissues, leading to functional impairments. Case presentation: A 70-year old Asian-Japanese female was referred to our department for further examination of her left hydronephrosis come from lower ureteral obstruction. Contrast enhanced CT and retrograde pyelo-nephrography revealed left ureteral tumor. Though ureteroscropic biopsy did not show malignant pathological findings, ureteroscopic image suspected malignant disease, thus nephroureterectomy was performed. Pathological findings revealed localized ureteral amyloidosis. Whole body examination including gastro endoscopy and cardio ultrasonography could not reveal amyloidosis except ureter. She was free from recurrence 9 months postoperatively. Conclusion: We herein report a rare case of localized ureteral amyloidosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *AMYLOIDOSIS
*URETERS
*URETERIC obstruction
*CARDIAC amyloidosis
*HYDRONEPHROSIS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17521947
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172842010
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-04138-y