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Diffuse interstitial pulmonary amyloidosis in rheumatoid arthritis
1Division of Rheumatology, National Medical Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
The Journal of Rheumatology
|May 1, 1996
Summary
Pulmonary amyloidosis can mimic rheumatoid lung disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This case highlights the importance of considering pulmonary amyloidosis in RA patients with persistent lung infiltrates.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Pulmonology
- Pathology
Background:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be associated with various pulmonary complications, often referred to as rheumatoid lung disease.
- Distinguishing between different interstitial lung diseases in RA patients can be challenging.