Generalised amyloidosis with involvement of the parathyroids: case report.
A case of generalised amyloidosis is described. Attention is drawn to the involvement of the parathyroids, an uncommon site of amyloid deposition. The histology and ultrastructure are illustrated and the relevant literature reviewed.
D000368:Aged; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010279:Parathyroid Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D010280:Parathyroid Glands / Q000473:pathology