[Diagnosis of amyloidosis in the elderly: value of the aspiration of the abdominal subcutaneous fat. Prospective study apropos of 100 cases].
Study of the presence of amyloid deposits on subcutaneous fat aspirates was carried out in 100 patients hospitalized in a geriatric unit. The test was positive in 15%, and in 4% of them, amyloid deposits were also seen on accessory salivary glands, confirmed by immunohistochemical staining. These results indicate that sub-cutaneous fat aspirate may be a useful test for an early diagnosis of amyloidosis.
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Service de médecine interne et immunologie clinique, CHU Jean Minjoz, Besançon.
Kantelip
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Sail
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Viennet
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De Wazières
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B
Vuitton
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Hachulla
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Dupond
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D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000473:pathology*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies
Diagnostic de l'amylose du sujet âgé: intérêt de l'aspiration de la graisse sous-cutanée abdominale. Etude prospective à propos de 100 cas.