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ArticleClinical case reports2024

Gastrointestinal amyloidosis in a 50-year-old patient with miliary tuberculosis: A case report.

Sameer Abdul Rauf, Hussain Haider Shah, Rahul Khatri, Mansoor Ul Haq, Tirth Dave, Javaria Parwez Ali, Syed Khizar Ali

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Sameer Abdul RaufDepartment of Internal Medicine Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College Karachi Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4776-9064
Hussain Haider ShahDepartment of Internal Medicine Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8032-7462
Rahul KhatriDepartment of Internal Medicine Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College Karachi Pakistan.
Mansoor Ul HaqDepartment of Gastroenterology Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College Karachi Pakistan.
Tirth DaveBukovinian State Medical University Chernivtsi Ukraine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7935-7333
Javaria Parwez AliDepartment of Histopathology Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College Karachi Pakistan.
Syed Khizar AliDepartment of Internal Medicine Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College Karachi Pakistan.

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Abstract

This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis as an underlying cause of gastrointestinal amyloidosis, even in patients previously treated for the infection. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for atypical presentations of amyloidosis, especially in individuals with chronic inflammation, enabling early diagnosis and tailored management for improved patient outcomes. Abstract: Gastrointestinal amyloidosis is a rare condition often associated with chronic inflammation. We present a unique case of a 50-year-old female with a history of miliary tuberculosis who developed gastrointestinal amyloidosis. The patient exhibited chronic loose stools, weight loss, abdominal pain, and urinary incontinence symptoms. Diagnostic workup revealed characteristic findings of amyloidosis on biopsy. Despite treatment for tuberculosis, her symptoms persisted, highlighting the challenging nature of managing this condition. This case underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis as a potential cause of secondary amyloidosis in patients with ongoing symptoms of inflammation and infection. Early recognition and tailored management are crucial in optimizing patient outcomes.

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amyloidosisgastrointestinal amyloidosismiliary tuberculosistuberculosis

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