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A Case Report of Severe Visceral β2‐Microglobulin‐derived Amyloidosis Without Obvious Joint Symptoms or Radiological Findings in a Chronic Hemodialyzed Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Author(s) -
Koda Ryo,
Yamazaki Hajime,
Kazama Junichiro,
Ito Tomoyuki,
Saeki Takako,
Emura Iwao,
Miyamura Syoji,
Narita Ichiei,
Gejyo Fumitake
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
therapeutic apheresis and dialysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.415
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1744-9987
pISSN - 1744-9979
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-9987.2009.00696.x
Subject(s) - medicine , amyloidosis , complication , beta 2 microglobulin , radiological weapon , surgery
Beta‐2‐microglobulin‐derived amyloidosis (Aβ2M amyloidosis) is a critical complication for patients undergoing long‐term renal replacement therapy. Osteoarticular lesions, rather than visceral organs, are susceptible to this type of amyloidosis, and the visceral form seems to occur at a relatively late stage. Herein, we report a case of severe visceral Aβ2M amyloidosis without obvious joint symptoms or radiological findings in a chronic hemodialyzed patient who had received long‐term treatment with glucocorticoid steroids for systemic lupus erythematosus. It should be noted that prominent visceral Aβ2M amyloidosis can develop without any osteoarticular symptoms or radiological abnormalities in dialyzed patients undergoing prolonged glucocorticoid therapy.