A Rare Case of Gastrointestinal Amyloidosis Due to Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance.
Cureus
; 15(4): e37953, 2023 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-37220448
ABSTRACT
Amyloidosis of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is caused by the deposition of fibrils made of serum proteins into extracellular spaces. It is an uncommon disease with a poor prognosis, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. Treatment for amyloid light chain (AL)-type amyloidosis involves supportive care as well as addressing any underlying plasma cell dyscrasias. We present the case of a 64-year-old female diagnosed with AL-type GI amyloidosis with associated monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. Unfortunately, the treatment was initiated nine months after the initial presentation, and she died one month later. Awareness of GI amyloidosis may allow for faster diagnosis and treatment in future patients.
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Collection:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Cureus
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos