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Review
. 2013 Oct;15(10):350.
doi: 10.1007/s11894-013-0350-4.

Small bowel amyloidosis

Milena Gould  1 , Neda Zarrin-Khameh, Joseph Sellin
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Review

Small bowel amyloidosis

Milena Gould et al. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2013 Oct.

Abstract

Amyloidosis often involves the gastrointestinal tract. The small intestine is the most commonly involved gastrointestinal site. Gastrointestinal manifestations of amyloidosis involvement of the small intestine include diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, and obstruction. High index of suspicion leading to early diagnosis is important in tailoring appropriate therapeutic management of these patients.

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