Gastrointestinal amyloidosis in a 50-year-old patient with miliary tuberculosis: A case report.
Sameer Abdul RaufHussain Haider ShahRahul KhatriMansoor Ul HaqTirth DaveJavaria Parwez AliSyed Khizar AliPublished in: Clinical case reports (2024)
Gastrointestinal amyloidosis is a rare condition often associated with chronic inflammation. We present a unique case of a 50-year-old female with a history of miliary tuberculosis who developed gastrointestinal amyloidosis. The patient exhibited chronic loose stools, weight loss, abdominal pain, and urinary incontinence symptoms. Diagnostic workup revealed characteristic findings of amyloidosis on biopsy. Despite treatment for tuberculosis, her symptoms persisted, highlighting the challenging nature of managing this condition. This case underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis as a potential cause of secondary amyloidosis in patients with ongoing symptoms of inflammation and infection. Early recognition and tailored management are crucial in optimizing patient outcomes.
Keyphrases
- mycobacterium tuberculosis
- multiple myeloma
- pulmonary tuberculosis
- weight loss
- urinary incontinence
- oxidative stress
- hiv aids
- abdominal pain
- case report
- sleep quality
- adverse drug
- single cell
- emergency department
- type diabetes
- insulin resistance
- depressive symptoms
- human health
- fine needle aspiration
- antiretroviral therapy