title: Primary systemic amyloidosis complicated by massive thrombosis.
abstract: We present a case of primary systemic amyloidosis complicated by multiple thrombotic events and initially presenting with a massive thrombosis of the inferior vena cava. Widespread infiltration of the vascular tree by amyloid was found at the time of autopsy. In addition, we report successful treatment of the massive inferior vena cava thrombosis with systemic thrombolysis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Middelheim Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Cools
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Kockx
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Boeckxstaens
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Heuvel
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Cuykens
mesh_terms: D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000473:pathology