Neurogen autonom dysfunktion ved primær amyloidose

Translated title of the contribution: Neurogenic autonomic dysfunction in primary amyliodosis

Astrid Juhl Terkelsen, John Hansen, Anja Klostergaard, Marit Otto, Henning Mølgaard, Christian Lodberg Hvas, Klaus Krogh, Hans Jørgen Kirkeby, Line Bille Madsen, Henning Andersen, Troels Staehelin Jensen

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Abstract

Neurogenic autonomic dysfunction (NAD) and polyneuropathy occur in common conditions like diabetes and alcoholism. However, it can also be seen in rare diseases like in this case report of amyloid light-chain amyloidosis: primary amyloidosis. A 56-year-old man presented with polyneuropathy, a sympathetic dysfunction causing orthostatic intolerance, syncope, parasympathetic dysfunction and involvement of the enteric nervous system. The report illustrates, that routine screening can be insufficient in diagnosing amyloidosis. NAD and polyneuropathy without clear aetiology may require a multidisciplinary elucidation of more rare diseases.

Translated title of the contributionNeurogenic autonomic dysfunction in primary amyliodosis
Original languageDanish
Article numberV12170927
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume180
Issue number14
Pages (from-to)2-3
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 2 Apr 2018

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Title in English: Neurogenic autonomic dysfunction in primary amyliodosis

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