C42 DYSPNEA: CASE REPORTS: Pulmonary Amyloid: A Rare Cause Of Dyspnea And Hemoptysis

Localized forms of amyloid may be detected incidentally on imaging or patients may present with respiratory symptoms that warrant pulmonary workup and diagnosis. Parenchymal involvement is usually classified as either nodular or diffuse alveolar-septal, the latter presents as asymptomatic ground gla...

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Published inAmerican journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Vol. 195
Main Authors Nandiraju, D, Lashari, B, Ward, W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York American Thoracic Society 01.01.2017
Subjects
Biopsy
Dyspnea
Family medical history
Hemoptysis
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Summary:Localized forms of amyloid may be detected incidentally on imaging or patients may present with respiratory symptoms that warrant pulmonary workup and diagnosis. Parenchymal involvement is usually classified as either nodular or diffuse alveolar-septal, the latter presents as asymptomatic ground glass opacity on radiography and is rarely symptomatic.
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970