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ArticleCureus2023

Gastrointestinal (GI) Amyloidosis Presenting As Chronic Diarrhea: A Diagnostic Dilemma.

Daniyal Raza, Poojan Prajapati, Vatsa Bhavsar, Syed Musa Raza, Ioannis Papayannis

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Daniyal RazaInternal Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Shreveport, USA.
Poojan PrajapatiInternal Medicine, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, IND.
Vatsa BhavsarInternal Medicine, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, IND.
Syed Musa RazaGastroenterology, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Shreveport, USA.
Ioannis PapayannisGastroenterology, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Shreveport, USA.
Louisiana State University in Shreveport · USB.J. Medical College · INLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case report describes a 63-year-old male patient with a four-year history of chronic diarrhea. Extensive diagnostic investigations failed to reveal a cause. Subsequent upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures revealed the presence of amyloidosis in the GI tract. The patient was referred for further evaluation, but unfortunately, he presented with hypotension and shock, and ultimately succumbed to systemic amyloidosis involving multiple organs. GI amyloidosis, although rare, should be considered in patients presenting with chronic diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, or GI bleeding. Early recognition and appropriate management are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes. Healthcare providers should maintain a high index of suspicion for GI amyloidosis to ensure timely intervention and improve patient care.

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amyloidosischronic diarrheacongo redshocksystemic amyloidosis

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PMID37539395
PMCPMC10393591
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