title: [Dialysis-associated amyloid osteopathy--the radiological aspects].
abstract: Amongst the complications of dialysis, amyloid osteopathy is getting increasingly significant. It is due to deposition of beta 2-microglobulin. To determine the incidence and time of development of this complication, the skeletal radiographs of 185 patients undergoing dialysis, some for up to ten years, were analysed retrospectively. In about 10% of patients, the presence of beta 2-microglobulin osteopathy may be expected. The radiological features, sites of predilection and differential diagnosis of amyloid osteopathy and of other skeletal changes due to dialysis are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Klinische Strahlenkunde, Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schadmand
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Klose
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Wandel
mesh_terms: D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D015994:Incidence; D011859:Radiography; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D001613:beta 2-Microglobulin / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D001613:beta 2-Microglobulin
vernacular_title: Dialyseassoziierte Amyloidosteopathie--radiologische Aspekte.