Duodenal amyloidosis

Jayanthi, V.; Vimala, R.

Indian Journal of Gastroenterology Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology 21(4): 157

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0254-8860
PMID: 12385546
Document Number: 549815
Amyloidosis of the gastrointestinal tract is often asymptomatic. We report a 65-year-old man who presented with anorexia, dyspepsia and vomiting. Endoscopy showed nodular duodenal mucosa, which on histology showed amyloidosis. The patient died two weeks later.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments