Primary diffuse tracheo-bronchial amyloidosis

A case of diffuse tracheo-bronchial amyloidosis in a 62-year-old woman thought to have chronic bronchitis is reported. The immunological mechanism in the pathogenesis of this condition is considered and the need for bronchological investigation in chronic bronchial disorders is stressed.

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Published in:Thorax 1969-05, Vol.24 (3), p.307-311
Main Authors: Antunes, Maria L., Da Luz, J. M. Vieira
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amyloidosis - diagnosis
Amyloidosis - immunology
Bronchial Diseases
Bronchitis - diagnosis
Bronchography
Bronchoscopy
Chronic Disease
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Tracheal Diseases
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Summary:A case of diffuse tracheo-bronchial amyloidosis in a 62-year-old woman thought to have chronic bronchitis is reported. The immunological mechanism in the pathogenesis of this condition is considered and the need for bronchological investigation in chronic bronchial disorders is stressed.
ISSN:0040-6376
1468-3296
DOI:10.1136/thx.24.3.307