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Aug, 2021;9 (8): e04562.

An unusual case of nodular pulmonary amyloidosis.

Sarina Nikzad, Amna A Al-Arnawoot, Michael Cabaero, Patrik Rogalla
Author Information
  1. Sarina Nikzad: Department of Medical Imaging Toronto General Hospital Toronto ON Canada. ORCID
  2. Amna A Al-Arnawoot: Department of Medical Imaging Toronto General Hospital Toronto ON Canada.
  3. Michael Cabaero: Department of Medical Imaging Toronto General Hospital Toronto ON Canada.
  4. Patrik Rogalla: Department of Medical Imaging Toronto General Hospital Toronto ON Canada.
PMID: 34401154 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4562

Abstract

Nodular pulmonary amyloidosis is a rare and localized manifestation of amyloid deposition in the lungs. This rare entity, though asymptomatic, is often misdiagnosed on imaging alone, due to its resemblance to metastatic pulmonary nodules. This report highlights the significance of histologic confirmation before treatment, as a preventive measure against overtreatment.

Keywords

amyloid interstitial lung disease metastasis nodular pulmonary amyloidosis pulmonary nodules

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