Systemic Amyloidosis Manifested by Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Amyloidosis is characterized by extracellular deposition of insoluble protein fibrils that stain with Congo red application and appear apple green under polarized light. The presenting symptoms result from the involvement of many affected, nonspecific and generalized organ systems. Our patient was a...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2013
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3797948/ |