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Query: UMLS:C0026764 (
multiple myeloma
)
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Amyloidosis is characterized by abnormal deposition of aggregations of amyloid fibril proteins. Systemic amyloidosis usually involves multiple organs, with kidneys being the most common organ involved, followed by the heart. In general, the presentation of hepatic amyloidosis varies with minimal or no symptoms commonly seen.
Hepatic amyloidosis
is rarely associated with
multiple myeloma
. We report here a case of portal hypertension, ascites, and severe intrahepatic cholestasis as the initial presentation of hepatic amyloidosis and
multiple myeloma
, which followed a rapidly progressive clinical course.
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PMID:Multiple Myeloma Light Chain Amyloidosis Presenting as Hepatic Failure. 2999 Oct 97
