Pulmonary nodules associated with pulmonary embolism: A rare and misleading presentation of amyloidosis

Pulmonary nodules associated with pulmonary embolism: A rare and misleading presentation of amyloidosis

Amyloidosis is a rare disease especially the localized form involving pulmonary parenchyma. We report the case of a 74 years old woman who presented with chest pain and dyspnoea. CT scan showed pulmonary embolism and bilateral nodules. Laboratory examinations highlighted circulating Kappa IgM. 18F-F...

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Main Authors: Trescos Florent, Cazes Nicolas, Briquet Anaïs, Delcasso Benjamine, Graille Isabelle, Appay Romain, Bonnet Pierre-Mathieu, Huynh Thanh Khoa, Roseau Jean-Baptiste
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Subjects:
Amyloidosis
Nodular pulmonary amyloidosis
Pulmonary embolism
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance
MGUS
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