Amyloidosis related of hemodialysis

Amyloidosis is a term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders in which proteins are deposited extracellularly in the tissue in the form of insoluble fibrils. In patients undergoing hemodialysis for more than 10 years, it is the major constituent found in β2-microglobulin. A male patient, 60 years old, non-smoking, non-alcoholic, presented with chronic renal failure and hemodialysis since 1989, with a history of 3 unsuccessful kidney transplants. The patient attended the dental clinic presenting, as a main complaint, an increase of bilateral volume in the tongue for 18 months, with no difficulty in chewing or pain sensitivity in the tongue.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: OP – Oral Presentation Source Type: research