Gynecologic amyloidosis.
Amyloidosis is a generalized metabolic disorder characterized by deposition of insoluble protein in the extracellular space of various organs. We have treated a woman presenting with menorrhagia and anemia, who was subsequently diagnosed as having systemic amyloidosis. This represents the first known documentation of amyloid involvement of the female reproductive tract.
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D000682:Amyloid / Q000032:analysis; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008595:Menorrhagia / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D013194:Staining and Labeling
D000682:Amyloid