Amyloidosis of Bladder and Ureter – A Case Report
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2024-07
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FORUM: Fraternity of national Research & pUblication Society of Medical sciences
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Introduction :Theamylodosis is a disorder of protein confirmation and metabolism in which insoulable fibrils are deposited extracellularly in body organs causing organ dysfunction and death. It is associated with inherited and inflammatory disorders. Primary amyloidosis of bladder and ureter is a rare disease and easily confused with neoplasm. Hematuria, irritative or obstructive lower urinary tract symptoms and cystitis-like manifestations are the common clinical presentation. History :Presenting a case of 61 year old male patient having gross heamturia and irritative urinary tract symptoms. Conclusion On radiology there is a wall thickening of bladder with calcification and wall thickening of right lower ureter. Biopsy was sent to histopathology department and histopathological examination demonstrated amyloidosis of bladder and ureter.
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AMYLOIDOSIS, BLADDER, URETER
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Savalia Charmi, Kanhere Shubhada. Amyloidosis of Bladder and Ureter – A Case Report. Indian Journal of Applied Basic Medical Sciences. 2024 Jul; 26B(2): 1-12