Small bowel amyloidosis.
Amyloidosis often involves the gastrointestinal tract. The small intestine is the most commonly involved gastrointestinal site. Gastrointestinal manifestations of amyloidosis involvement of the small intestine include diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, and obstruction. High index of suspicion leading to early diagnosis is important in tailoring appropriate therapeutic management of these patients.
Baylor College of Medicine, 1504 Taub Loop, Office number 5PN 71 016, 5th Floor Gastroenterology, Houston, TX 77030, USA. mgould@bcm.edu
Milena
M
Gould
Neda
N
Zarrin-Khameh
Joseph
J
Sellin
D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D007421:Intestine, Small