Nodular pulmonary amyloidosis with primary pulmonary MALT lymphoma masquerading as metastatic lung disease
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Nodular pulmonary amyloidosis with primary pulmonary MALT lymphoma masquerading as metastatic lung disease
Nodular pulmonary amyloidosis is a very rare form of localized amyloidosis involving the lung, with very little known about its nature. It is usually associated with indolent B cell lymphoproliferative disorder and also connective tissue disorders. No definite treatment guideline exists. Many patients respond to chemotherapy with low risk of progression and a 'wait and watch' strategy is also c...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2000-9666
DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2017.1343075