Tracheobronchial amyloidosis following COVID‐19 infection
Abstract Deposition of amyloid proteins in extracellular space can occur due to uncontrolled inflammatory processes. Tracheobronchial amyloidosis (TBA) is a rare form of such disease. A 68‐year‐old woman was evaluated for chronic cough following a COVID‐19 infection. Although post‐viral sequelae wer...
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Respirology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.70073 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Deposition of amyloid proteins in extracellular space can occur due to uncontrolled inflammatory processes. Tracheobronchial amyloidosis (TBA) is a rare form of such disease. A 68‐year‐old woman was evaluated for chronic cough following a COVID‐19 infection. Although post‐viral sequelae were suspected, further investigation revealed TBA. This condition involves amyloid deposits within the airways. The temporal association with COVID‐19 raises a potential etiological link, suggesting viral‐induced inflammatory or immune‐mediated processes may play a role. This case underlines the need to consider rare etiologies like TBA in patients with unresolved respiratory symptoms post‐COVID‐19. |
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| ISSN: | 2051-3380 |