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  • Nephrology
  • Rheumatology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Amyloidosis results from extracellular protein deposits, with symptoms varying by protein type and affected organ.
  • Understanding the diverse clinical manifestations of amyloidosis is essential for timely diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old woman presented with locomotor stiffness, recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, and dysphagia.
  • Initial laboratory and urine tests were unremarkable.
  • Synovial biopsy revealed amyloidosis with light-chain deposits, linked to multiple myeloma.

Findings:

  • Amyloidosis can manifest with atypical symptoms, including generalized stiffness.
  • Normal erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and urinalysis do not rule out amyloidosis.
  • Histopathological confirmation of light-chain amyloidosis was critical in this case.

Implications:

  • Clinical suspicion of amyloidosis warrants further investigation, including free-light chain analysis, irrespective of normal ESR.
  • Early diagnosis of light-chain amyloidosis is vital for effective management of associated conditions like multiple myeloma.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering amyloidosis in patients with unexplained, progressive symptoms.