[Tracheobronchial amyloidosis: apropos of 3 cases].
We report 3 cases of tracheobronchial amyloidosis starting with post-obstructive pneumonitis, suggesting underlying neoplasm. The diagnosis was by fiberoptic bronchoscopy. We also describe radiological findings and their usefulness, therapeutic options, and course of disease.
Ruiz
L A
LA
Servicio de Neumología, Hospital de Cruces, Baracaldo, Vizcaya.
Gil
P
P
Izquierdo
J M
JM
Antoñana
J M
JM
Llorente
J L
JL
D000368:Aged; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery