Primary Cardiac Amyloidosis Mimicking Interstitial Lung Disease and Bleeding Diathesis: A Case Report

Authors

  • Hamza Duygu
  • Azem Akilli
  • Filiz Ozerkan
  • Mehdi Zoghi
  • Mustafa Akin
  • Cem Nazli
  • Oktay Ergene

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20061220

Abstract

Primary amyloidosis is a rare systemic disease due to various organ involvements that can lead to atypical clinical findings. In this article, we discuss a case of primary cardiac amyloidosis in a patient presenting with bleeding eyelids and interstitial lung disease.

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Published

2007-03-27

How to Cite

Duygu, H., Akilli, A., Ozerkan, F., Zoghi, M., Akin, M., Nazli, C., & Ergene, O. (2007). Primary Cardiac Amyloidosis Mimicking Interstitial Lung Disease and Bleeding Diathesis: A Case Report. The Heart Surgery Forum, 10(3), E177-E179. https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20061220

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