Amyloidosis and vascular thrombosis
Author
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 19, Issue 1 (28 Feb. 2008), pp.137-141, 5 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2008-02-28
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
- Patients
- Cardiovascular system
- Metabolism
- Proteins
- Diseases
- Protein deficiency
- Blood
- Complications(Medicine)
- Coagulation
- Amyloidosis
Abstract EN
Amyloidosis is a rare systemic disorder of protein metabolism with progressive extracellular deposition of insoluble fibrillary protein, disorganization of tissue architecture, and subsequent organ dysfunction.
Primary amyloidosis is the most common form of this disorder, however, it can develop secondary to plasma cell dyscrasias such as multiple myeloma (MM); 10-15% of MM patients may develop amyloidosis of vital organs.
Amyloidosis is usually associated with bleeding, but less commonly with thrombosis.
We present a 52-year-old Saudi female with amyloidosis secondary to multiple myeloma.
She presented with both venous and extensive arterial thrombosis.
Although relatively rare, plasma cell dyscrasias such as amyloidosis and multiple myeloma could present with thrombotic rather than hemorrhagic complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Adamu, Bappa. 2008. Amyloidosis and vascular thrombosis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 19, no. 1, pp.137-141.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-38040
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Adamu, Bappa. Amyloidosis and vascular thrombosis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 19, no. 1 (Feb. 2008), pp.137-141.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-38040
American Medical Association (AMA)
Adamu, Bappa. Amyloidosis and vascular thrombosis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2008. Vol. 19, no. 1, pp.137-141.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-38040
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 141
Record ID
BIM-38040