European Journal of Radiology
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 37-39, October 2002

Primary diffuse tracheobrochial amyloidosis: case report

Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, Zeytinlibahçe Cad. Eski Otogar Yanı 33070 Mersin, Turkey

Received 18 May 2001; received in revised form 28 September 2001; accepted 1 October 2001.

Abstract 

Respiratory amyloidosis is a rare disease that occurs in three forms: tracheobronchial, nodular parenchymal and diffuse parenchymal involment. Tracheobronchial amyloidosis is characterized by focal or diffuse deposition of amyloid in the submucosa of the trachea and proximal bronchi. Herein, we report a case of diffuse tracheobronchial amyloidosis with plain radiography and thorax computed tomography findings.

Keywords:  Amyloidosis, Tracheobronchial, Computed tomography

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PII: S0720-048X(01)00437-5

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 37-39, October 2002

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