Published May 2006 | Version v1
Journal article

A case of dialysis-related amyloidosis of the hip and cervical spine: imaging findings

  • 1. Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon (Korea, Republic of)
  • 2. Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul (Korea, Republic of)
  • 3. Dankook University College of Medicine, Busan Paik Hospital, Busan (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Dialysis-related amyloidosis is a complication of long-term hemodialysis and it is characterized by the accumulation of β 2-microglobulin in the osteoarticular structures. We describe here the imaging findings of a case of dialysis-related amyloidosis involving the hip and cervical spine in a 62-year-old woman who received long-term dialysis. We focus here on the CT and MR imaging findings of the cervical spine and we include a review of the relevant literatures

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Journal Volume
54
Journal Issue
5
Series
12 refs, 4 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 435-439
ISSN
1738-2637

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
38055353
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOPSY; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DIALYSIS; NMR IMAGING; VERTEBRAE
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; ORGANS; SEPARATION PROCESSES; SKELETON; TOMOGRAPHY