Renal amyloidosis and non-specific aorto-arteritis--a hitherto undescribed association.
Two patients presented with the nephrotic syndrome complicating non-specific aorto-arteritis (Takayasu's arteritis). Histologically both had renal amyloidosis. On investigation there was no evidence of chronic infection or any immuno-inflammatory disease known to be associated with amyloidosis. These cases raise the possibility of a significant association between aorto-arteritis of the Takayasu type and systemic amyloidosis.
D000328:Adult; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000209:etiology*; D001015:Aortic Arch Syndromes / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D013625:Takayasu Arteritis / Q000150:complications*