Focal globular amyloidosis of the colon. An exceptional diagnosis.
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Globular amyloidosis is a very infrequent amyloidosis subtype, characterized by the deposition of rounded bodies of protein, occasionally perivascular instead of the usual linear deposits. The most frequently affected organ is the liver, although other organs can also been involved. To date, only eight cases (1-3) of globular amyloidosis of the gastrointestinal tract have been described. Clinical meaning of this morphologic variation of amyloidosis is unknown.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Patologia Digestiva
دوره 102 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010