Abstract
Primary systemic amyloidosis (AL) is a rare, sporadic disease caused by deposition of immunoglobulin light chains in various tissues; symptoms vary based on which organs are infiltrated by the amyloid fibrils. Cardiac involvement occurs in up to 50% of patients with primary amyloidosis and is associated with a very poor prognosis. We report a case of a 57-year-old black man who presented with symptoms consistent with congestive heart failure. He was later found to have primary systemic amyloidosis, confirmed by abdominal fat pad biopsy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 152-155 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Cardiology in Review |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2003 |
Keywords
- Congestive heart failure
- Systemic amyloidosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine