Amyloidosis Masquerading as Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis

Tracheobronchial amyloidosis masquerading as bronchial asthma.

A case of localized tracheobronchial primary amyloidosis masquerading as "bronchial asthma" is presented. Computed tomography of the chest and fiberoptic bronchoscopy image are included. Tracheobronchial primary amyloidosis is a rare, but potentially curable cause of airway obstruction mimicking asthma.

Myeloma-associated systemic amyloidosis masquerading as NASH-associated cirrhosis and diabetic microvascular complications

Authors describe the case of a 60-year-old diabetic man who presented with jaundice, ascites and significant weight loss over a period of 2 months. Physical examination revealed firm hepatomegaly with ascites. On evaluation, nephropathy, axonal neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome and decompensated cryptogenic liver disease with portal hypertension were found fitting with the diagnosis of diabeti...

Duodenal Amyloidosis Masquerading as Iron Deficiency Anemia

The present study is a unique illustration of duodenal amyloidosis initially manifesting with iron deficiency anemia. It underscores the importance of clinical suspicion of amyloidosis while performing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with a biopsy to establish the definite diagnosis in patients with unexplained iron deficiency anemia.

Systemic Amyloidosis Masquerading as Intractable Cardiomyopathy.

INTRODUCTION Cardiac amyloidosis is an infiltrative cardiomyopathy in which amyloid protein is deposited throughout the myocardium. It is increasingly recognized as a cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in the elderly. Presenting symptoms include exercise intolerance, fatigue, angina, breathlessness and syncope or pre-syncope.1 Atrial fibrillation is the most common early ar...

vesical amyloidosis masquerading as bladder cancer with hematuria