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Imaging in pleural amyloidosis: A diagnostic challenge.
- Source :
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Respirology Case Reports . Feb2024, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p1-3. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Key message: Pleural amyloidosis does not present with specific imaging findings and is difficult to diagnose unless pleural biopsy is performed. However, distinguishing pleural amyloidosis from malignant disease is important and biopsy should be performed wherever possible to establish a treatment plan as early as possible. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *AMYLOIDOSIS
*CARDIAC amyloidosis
*PLEURA diseases
*BIOPSY
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20513380
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Respirology Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175638932
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.1289