Duodenal Amyloidosis Masquerading as Iron Deficiency Anemia.
The present study is a unique illustration of duodenal amyloidosis initially manifesting with iron deficiency anemia. It underscores the importance of clinical suspicion of amyloidosis while performing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with a biopsy to establish the definite diagnosis in patients with unexplained iron deficiency anemia.
Department of Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College.
Faisal
F
Inayat
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Abu
A
Hurairah
gastrointestinal amyloidosis; iron deficiency anemia