Localized mediastinal lymph node amyloidosis showing an unusual unsynchronized pattern of enlargement and calcification on serial CT

Br J Radiol. 2008 Sep;81(969):e228-30. doi: 10.1259/bjr/22456532.

Abstract

Amyloidosis is an unusual cause of mediastinal lymphadenopathy. A localized form of amyloidosis manifesting solely in the intrathoracic lymphnode is extremely rare. We describe a case of intrathoracic lymphadenopathy caused by a localized form of amyloidosis. Calcification has been reported in amyloidosis; however, it has been considered as non-specific. In our case, serial CT carried out over a period of 3 years and 3 months showed an unusual and unsynchronized pattern of enlargement and calcification.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amyloidosis / complications
  • Amyloidosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Amyloidosis / genetics
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Calcinosis / etiology
  • Chest Pain / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymphatic Diseases / etiology
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mediastinal Diseases / genetics
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome