title: [Unexpected generalized amyloidosis discovered on biopsies. Value of Wright's method for etiologic diagnosis. Three case-reports].
abstract: Three cases are reported in which unexpected generalized amyloïdosis was disclosed by biopsies. The authors emphasize the value of precise analysis of the deposits and particularly of Wright's method for studying their staining properties. This method can guide investigations towards one of the two main etiologies of amyloïdosis (immunoglobulinic or AA).
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Amyloses généralisées de découverte fortuite. Intérêt du test de Wright pour le diagnostic étiologique. A propos de trois observations.