Amyloidosis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed reactive amyloidosis associated with high levels of serum amyloid-A protein (SAA) is reported. The possible relevance of elevated SAA levels in the aetiology of amyloidosis is discussed.
D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000685:Serum Amyloid A Protein / Q000032:analysis
D000685:Serum Amyloid A Protein