Nodular amyloidosis.
An unusual intraoral form of amyloidosis, the nodular form, is discussed. Attention is directed to clinical, microscopic and immunohistochemical features. More specifically, the nodular form of this condition and the specific relationship in this patient to chronic hemodialysis and associated beta-2-microglobulin deposition is highlighted. An overview of other forms of amyloidosis is provided along with the chemical identity of each.
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Basic Science Division, New York University College of Dentistry.
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D000368:Aged; D016229:Amyloid beta-Peptides / Q000097:blood; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002482:Cellulose / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D008851:Micropore Filters; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
D016229:Amyloid beta-Peptides; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D002482:Cellulose; C009865:cuprammonium cellulose