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Multisystem Amyloidosis as the Unifying Diagnosis for Constipation, Collapse and Cardiomyopathy
source: BMJ Case Reports
year: 2018
authors: McFarlane M, Bashford A, Sah S, Disney BR
summary/abstract:Echocardiogram and cardiac MRI scan showed restrictive cardiomyopathy. Congo red staining of gastric biopsies showed amyloid deposition. The patient had elevated serum kappa light chains and a bone marrow biopsy confirmed multiple myeloma and he was subsequently diagnosed with systemic light chain (AL) amyloidosis secondary to this. He was started on chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition; however, he deteriorated rapidly and so was started on palliative treatment and discharged home.
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225301
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