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Tracheobronchial amyloidosis: utilization of radiotherapy as a treatment modality
Sangeetha Poovaneswaran1, Albiruni Ryan Abdul Razak, Hilmi Lockman
1Newcastle General Hospital, United Kingdom. spoovan@doctors.net.uk
Medscape Journal of Medicine
|April 3, 2008
Abstract:
Tracheobronchial amyloidosis (TBA) is a rare disease. No general consensus exists with regard to its optimal treatment, resulting in a variety of modalities used to manage this condition. In this article, we present a case of TBA treated with external beam radiation therapy with encouraging results. A brief literature review of this rare ailment is also included.
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