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Colonic amyloidosis is frequent, although rarely radiographically evident. The radiological findings are varied and unspecific. We report a case of perforated giant colonic diverticulum (GCD) diagnosed by helical CT in which amyloid deposition was pathologically demonstrated. The patient was a renal transplant recipient who previously had undergone hemodialysis for 10 years. A possible role of amyloidosis in the pathogenesis of this case is discussed. Giant colonic diverticulum must be included in the spectrum of gastrointestinal manifestations of amyloidosis.
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Received: 22 January 1998; Revision received: 6 May 1998; Accepted: 5 June 1998
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Díaz Candamio, M., Pombo, F. & Yebra, M. Amyloidosis presenting as a perforated giant colonic diverticulum. Eur Radiol 9, 715–718 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050739
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