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  • Title: Dialysis-related amyloidosis manifested as masses in the buttocks.
    Author: Lipner HI, Minkowitz S, Neiderman G, Louis BM, Hoch BS.
    Journal: South Med J; 1995 Aug; 88(8):876-8. PubMed ID: 7631221.
    Abstract:
    A 40-year-old man had enlarging painful gluteal masses that developed after 17 years of hemodialysis. Pathologic examination revealed extensive deposition of beta 2-microglobulin amyloid. A bladder biopsy done during evaluation for possible transplantation also showed amyloid deposits. This constellation of findings has not been reported in a patient with beta 2-microglobulin amyloidosis. Patients with dialysis-related amyloidosis should be carefully assessed for systemic involvement. Renal transplantation may prevent further amyloid deposition and provide relief of pain.
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