Amyloid tumors of the gastrointestinal tract: a report of two cases and review of the literature
Jensen, K.; Raynor, S.; Rose, S.G.; Bailey, S.T.; Schenken, J.R.
American Journal of Gastroenterology 80(10): 784-786
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270 PMID: 4036936 Document Number: 251033
Amyloid tumors of the gastrointestinal tract are exceedingly rare. Two cases are presented, one in the stomach of a patient who appeared to have systemic amyloidosis and one in the colon which appears to be isolated. The treatment was surgical excision. Extensive diagnostic work-up is required to evaluate the many various possible causes of amyloidosis.
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