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Amyloidosis in Hodgkin's Disease


G Falkson
HC Falkson

Abstract

A patient with a 13-year history of Hodgkin's disease, who developed the terminal complication of amyloidosis manifesting in a nephrotic syndrome resulting in death, is reported. The incidence of this rare complication is reviewed from reports in the literature; to date only 53 unequivocal cases of amyloidosis, in association with Hodgkin's disease, have been described. The clinical picture is ciscussed, and the possible pathogenesis of amyloidosis is considered. The importance of intensive combination chemotherapy for preventing long-term complications, is stressed.

S. Afr. Med. J., 47, 1 (1973).

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