Primary Gastrointestinal Amyloidosis: An Unusual Cause of Acute Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Amyloidosis of the gastrointestinal tract is an uncommon disorder characterized by the extracellular deposition of an abnormal fibrillar protein. It is rarely proven by biopsy. Amyloid deposition interferes with organ structure and its function. We report a case of a 64-year-old male who presented w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/503897 |