Unusual amyloid bodies in human liver.
A case of globular amyloid in the liver is reported. The amyloid nature of the unusual deposits was established by special stains and electron microscopy. The significance of globular amyloid in the liver is unknown. Of the three cases reported in the world literature, none was clinically manifest. Two occurred in patients who had diabetes mellitus.
D000368:Aged; D000682:Amyloid / Q000032:analysis*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000032:analysis / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron
D000682:Amyloid