Localized mediastinal lymph node amyloidosis showing an unusual unsynchronized pattern of enlargement and calcification on serial CT

Authors: MATSUGUMA, H; SUZUKI, H; ISHIKAWA, Y; NAKAHARA, R; IZUMI, T; IGARASHI, S; MIYAZAWA, N

Source: British Journal of Radiology, Volume 81, Number 969, September 2008 , pp. e228-e230(1)

Publisher: British Institute of Radiology

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Abstract:

Amyloidosis is an unusual cause of mediastinal lymphadenopathy. A localized form of amyloidosis manifesting solely in the intrathoracic lymphnode is extremely rare. We describe a case of intrathoracic lymphadenopathy caused by a localized form of amyloidosis. Calcification has been reported in amyloidosis; however, it has been considered as non-specific. In our case, serial CT carried out over a period of 3 years and 3 months showed an unusual and unsynchronized pattern of enlargement and calcification.

Document Type: Case report

DOI: 10.1259/bjr/22456532

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