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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Amyloidosis''' limited to the respiratory tract is uncommon. | |||
*Pulmonary amyloidosis occurs in three histopathologic types | |||
**Focal deposits in the [[tracheobronchial]] tree | |||
**Diffuse [[parenchyma]]l opacities | |||
**Single or multiple pulmonary nodules. | |||
*Nodular pulmonary amyloidosis is usually found incidentally on chest radiognaphs in asymptomatic, older adults. | |||
*The deposits originate in the muscular walls of small blood vessels, and as they enlarge, they spread into the [[interstitial]] tissues. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Amyloidosis limited to the respiratory tract is uncommon.
- Pulmonary amyloidosis occurs in three histopathologic types
- Focal deposits in the tracheobronchial tree
- Diffuse parenchymal opacities
- Single or multiple pulmonary nodules.
- Nodular pulmonary amyloidosis is usually found incidentally on chest radiognaphs in asymptomatic, older adults.
- The deposits originate in the muscular walls of small blood vessels, and as they enlarge, they spread into the interstitial tissues.