Localized Amyloidosis of Colon- A Rare Case Report

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Localized Amyloidosis of Colon- A Rare Case Report

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 3

Abstract

Amyloidosis of the Gastrointestinal tract with biopsy proven disease is rare. We present the clinical and histopathological features of localised intestinal amyloidosis with a rare case report. The patient had nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms including haematochezia. Prior to treatment, the patient was suspected of having colo-colic intussusception on the basis of CT scan findings. The patient was treated with right hemicolectomy for caecal mass. The postoperative pathological diagnosis determined the lesion to be deposition of amyloid material with no evidence of malignancy. It was confirmed on congo red staining. Localised gastrointestinal amyloidosis is rare in incidence, but it should be considered in differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal tumours and confirmation can be done on biopsy. Although the condition is benign, there is a tendency of recurrence as suggested by literature.

Authors and Affiliations

Sushrut Kalra, Hanuman Khoja, Prabha Om

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EP ID EP555238
DOI 10.9790/0853-1803074749.
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