[Renal AA amyloidosis secondary to bronchiectasis: a report of two cases (including one with Mounier-Kuhn syndrome)]

Rev Mal Respir. 2004 Sep;21(4 Pt 1):821-4. doi: 10.1016/s0761-8425(04)71426-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: We describe 2 patients with AA renal amyloidosis secondary to bronchiectasis (one patient had tracheobronchomegaly or Mounier-Kuhn syndrome).

Case reports: The time period between the diagnosis of bronchiectasis and the development of renal amyloidosis was 40 years and 30 years respectively. Both patients evolved to end-stage renal failure requiring dialysis.

Conclusion: Although the incidence of renal amyloidosis secondary to bronchectasis has declined, it remains a dreadful complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amyloidosis / complications
  • Amyloidosis / etiology*
  • Bronchiectasis / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / etiology
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Renal Dialysis
  • Tracheobronchomegaly / complications*