A Case of Dyspnea and Periorbital Rash

A 75-year-old woman presented with dyspnea on exertion, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, and edema. Macroglossia, generalized petechiae, raccoon eyes sign, and peripheral neuropathy were present, and an echocardiogram showed cardiac dilatation and left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Recta...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2012-07, Vol.25 (3), p.248-249
Hauptverfasser:	Eldho, George C., Gailin, B. Sebastian, Mithun, C. Mohan, Anoop, Thattungal M., Sudha, R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Amyloidosis Care and treatment Case studies Diagnosis Rash (Dermatology) Shortness of breath
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Zusammenfassung:	A 75-year-old woman presented with dyspnea on exertion, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, and edema. Macroglossia, generalized petechiae, raccoon eyes sign, and peripheral neuropathy were present, and an echocardiogram showed cardiac dilatation and left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Rectal biopsy and immune fixation electrophoresis confirmed the diagnosis of AL amyloidosis.
ISSN:	0899-8280 1525-3252
DOI:	10.1080/08998280.2012.11928842