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Performing and Processing FNA of Anterior Fat Pad for Amyloid

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[Chyloperitoneum and amyloidosis].

A Sastre López, R Bernabéu Lafuente, J M Gascó Company

Nefrologia : Publicacion Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola Nefrologia

|March 14, 2008

Summary

Chyloperitoneum is a rare complication in peritoneal dialysis patients. This case highlights intermittent chyloperitoneum in familial amyloidosis type Andrade disease.

Area of Science:

Nephrology
Genetics
Gastroenterology

Background:

Chyloperitoneum is an uncommon complication in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
Systemic amyloidosis is a known, albeit rare, cause of chyloperitoneum.

Observation:

A patient undergoing peritoneal dialysis was diagnosed with familial amyloidosis type Andrade disease.
The patient experienced recurrent episodes of chyloperitoneum.

Findings:

This case demonstrates intermittent and recurrent chyloperitoneum in a patient with familial amyloidosis type Andrade disease on peritoneal dialysis.
Familial amyloidosis type Andrade disease can manifest with chyloperitoneum in the context of peritoneal dialysis.

Implications:

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Performing and Processing FNA of Anterior Fat Pad for Amyloid

Performing and Processing FNA of Anterior Fat Pad for Amyloid

Published on: October 30, 2010

Highlights the importance of considering familial amyloidosis type Andrade disease in PD patients presenting with chyloperitoneum.

Suggests a potential link between this specific amyloidosis subtype and chyloperitoneum in PD patients.

May inform diagnostic and management strategies for chyloperitoneum in this patient population.