| Literature DB >> 7884773 |
A Senapati, C Fletcher, M I Bultitude, B T Jackson.
Abstract
Systemic amyloidosis results in diffuse deposition of amyloid proteins in various organs. Localized deposits in the form of nodules also occur but are rare in the gastrointestinal tract. A localized amyloid deposit in the rectum that was clinically indistinguishable from carcinoma of the rectum or prostate is described.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 7884773 PMCID: PMC1295079
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J R Soc Med ISSN: 0141-0768 Impact factor: 5.344