Case Report

Dialysis-Related Amyloidosis Manifested as Masses in the Buttocks

Authors: HENRY I. LIPNER MD, STANLEY MINKOWITZ MD, GEORGE NEIDERMAN MD, BERTIN M. LOUIS MD, BRIAN S. HOCH MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: A 40-year-old man had enlarging painful gluteal masses that developed after 17 years of hemodialysis. Pathologic examination revealed extensive deposition of β2-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 (β2-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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