Dyspnea in an octogenarian patient: tracheobronchial amyloidosis

Authors

  • Henar Gómez-Sacristán Internal Medicine Department, Puerta de Hierro University Hospital, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1966-3592
  • Pilar Leyre García-Villarroel Hematology Department, Puerta de Hierro University Hospital, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a9n2a7

Keywords:

tracheal amyloidosis, tracheobronchial amyloidosis, localized amyloidosis, amyloid protein, respiratory tract

Abstract

Tracheobronchial amyloidosis, a rare clinical entity, falls under the localized amyloidosis, characterized by abnormal deposition of amyloid protein in the tissue of the respiratory tract. Patients exhibit symptoms related
to varying degrees of airway obstruction: dyspnea, persistent dry cough, hemoptysis, wheezing, or stridor. Severe cases may present symptoms of compression of adjacent areas such as dysphagia. It is more common in
middle-aged males (50-60 years old). However, due to the rarity of this condition, 45% of patients receive an
initial misdiagnosis.

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Published

2024-08-26

How to Cite

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Gómez-Sacristán H, García-Villarroel PL. Dyspnea in an octogenarian patient: tracheobronchial amyloidosis. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2024 Aug. 26 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];9(2):61-4. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/1012