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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Airway amyloidosis
Definitions
- Focal or diffuse submucosal deposition of amyloid in tracheobronchial tree
- Characterized by amyloid light chain (AL) protein
- Focal or diffuse submucosal deposition of amyloid in tracheobronchial tree
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Radiographic Findings
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Natural History & Prognosis
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Bedayat A et al: Tracheobronchial tumors: radiologic-pathologic correlation of tumors and mimics. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 49(4):275-84, 2020
- Brandelik SC et al: CT features in amyloidosis of the respiratory system - Comprehensive analysis in a tertiary referral center cohort. Eur J Radiol. 129:109123, 2020
- Shepard JO et al: Imaging of the trachea. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 7(2):197-209, 2018
- de Almeida RR et al: Respiratory Tract Amyloidosis. State-of-the-Art Review with a Focus on Pulmonary Involvement. Lung. 193(6):875-83, 2015
- Chung JH et al: CT of diffuse tracheal diseases. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 196(3):W240-6, 2011
- Gilad R et al: Severe diffuse systemic amyloidosis with involvement of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea: CT and MR findings. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 28(8):1557-8, 2007
- Neben-Wittich MA et al: External beam radiation therapy for tracheobronchial amyloidosis. Chest. 132(1):262-7, 2007
- Aylwin AC et al: Imaging appearance of thoracic amyloidosis. J Thorac Imaging. 20(1):41-6, 2005
- Dahl KA et al: Tracheobronchial amyloidosis: a surgical disease with long-term consequences. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 128(5):789-92, 2004
- Gibbaoui H et al: A case of primary diffuse tracheobronchial amyloidosis. Ann Thorac Surg. 77(5):1832-4, 2004
- Toyoda M et al: Tracheobronchial AL amyloidosis: histologic, immunohistochemical, ultrastructural, and immunoelectron microscopic observations. Hum Pathol. 24(9):970-6, 1993
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Airway amyloidosis
Definitions
- Focal or diffuse submucosal deposition of amyloid in tracheobronchial tree
- Characterized by amyloid light chain (AL) protein
- Focal or diffuse submucosal deposition of amyloid in tracheobronchial tree
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Bedayat A et al: Tracheobronchial tumors: radiologic-pathologic correlation of tumors and mimics. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 49(4):275-84, 2020
- Brandelik SC et al: CT features in amyloidosis of the respiratory system - Comprehensive analysis in a tertiary referral center cohort. Eur J Radiol. 129:109123, 2020
- Shepard JO et al: Imaging of the trachea. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 7(2):197-209, 2018
- de Almeida RR et al: Respiratory Tract Amyloidosis. State-of-the-Art Review with a Focus on Pulmonary Involvement. Lung. 193(6):875-83, 2015
- Chung JH et al: CT of diffuse tracheal diseases. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 196(3):W240-6, 2011
- Gilad R et al: Severe diffuse systemic amyloidosis with involvement of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea: CT and MR findings. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 28(8):1557-8, 2007
- Neben-Wittich MA et al: External beam radiation therapy for tracheobronchial amyloidosis. Chest. 132(1):262-7, 2007
- Aylwin AC et al: Imaging appearance of thoracic amyloidosis. J Thorac Imaging. 20(1):41-6, 2005
- Dahl KA et al: Tracheobronchial amyloidosis: a surgical disease with long-term consequences. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 128(5):789-92, 2004
- Gibbaoui H et al: A case of primary diffuse tracheobronchial amyloidosis. Ann Thorac Surg. 77(5):1832-4, 2004
- Toyoda M et al: Tracheobronchial AL amyloidosis: histologic, immunohistochemical, ultrastructural, and immunoelectron microscopic observations. Hum Pathol. 24(9):970-6, 1993
