A unique case of AH-dominant type nodular pulmonary amyloidosis presenting as a spontaneous pneumothorax: a case report and review of the literature

We present a case of an 81 years-old male with nodular pulmonary AH-dominant type amyloidosis who presented with spontaneous pneumothorax. For a deeper understanding of the subject, this study also provides a review of the literature on cases with nodular pulmonary amyloidosis in relation to precise amyloid fibril subtyping. Since it is often a difficult process, accurate amyloid type identification is rarely accomplished. However, this information is very helpful for identifying the underlying disease process (if any) and outlining the subsequent diagnostic and treatment steps. Even so, it is crucial to be aware of this unit and make sure it is taken into consideration when making a differential diagnosis of pulmonary lesions.PMID:37808084 | PMC:PMC10556250 | DOI:10.3389/pore.2023.1611390

Source: Pathology Oncology Research - October 9, 2023 Category: Pathology Authors: Valeria Skopelidou Pavel Hurn ík Lubom ír Tulinský Vladimir Židlík Ji ří Lenz Patricie Delongov á Helena Hornychov á Patrik Flodr Tom áš Jelínek Ludmila Muro ňová Du šan Holub Petr D žubák Mari án Hajdúch Source Type: research