Isolated pulmonary amyloidosis: case report and review of the literature.
The respiratory tract is rarely the site of localized tracheobronchial or nodular amyloid deposits. We present an unusual case of isolated nodular amyloidosis of the lung and review the current literature related to this disorder.
Pitz
Marshall W
MW
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. umpitzmw@cc.umanitoba.ca
Gibson
Ian W
IW
Johnston
James B
JB
D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D001980:Bronchi / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014132:Trachea / Q000473:pathology