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Primary Systemic Amyloidosis of Stomach and Duodenum: A Rare Case Report

Sarada Priyadarshini Suna, Anand Rajendran, Shikhar Gupta, Paras Singla, Amandeep Singh, Gaurav Gupta, Upendra Baitha

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Indian Journal of Preventive Medicine 13(1):p 27-31, Jan-June 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/ijpm.2321.5917.13125.5

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Sarada Priyadarshini Suna, Anand Rajendran, Shikhar Gupta, et al. Primary Systemic Amyloidosis of Stomach and Duodenum: A Rare Case Report. J Prev Med. 2025; 13(1): 27-31.

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Received : February 06, 2025         Accepted : July 10, 2025          Published : June 18, 2025

Abstract

Primary amyloidosis is a group of monoclonal plasma cell disorders characterized by the extracellular deposition of immunoglobulin light chain fibrils in multiple organs, leading to progressive multi-organ dysfunction. It is a rare disease that usually occurs in elderly persons and has a poor prognosis. Primary amyloidosis of the gastrointestinal tract is relatively rare, and symptomatic amyloidosis of the stomach is even more seldom. Monoclonal gammopathy often undervalues nephropathy, a rare condition of renal significance. We present the case of a 28-year-old female who presented with recurrent vomiting, abdominal distension, poor oral intake, and weight loss for two months. Her upper GI endoscopy was done, which showed edematous nodular antral mucosa and superficial ulcers in the third part of the duodenum. Biopsies were taken, which showed features suggestive of primary amyloidosis with kappa light chain restriction. A renal biopsy revealed that she had a lot of damage to her tubes, including an unusual intratubular cast with kappa light chain restriction. People often underestimate monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS), a rare condition.

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Sarada Priyadarshini Suna, Anand Rajendran, Shikhar Gupta, et al. Primary Systemic Amyloidosis of Stomach and Duodenum: A Rare Case Report. J Prev Med. 2025; 13(1): 27-31.

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February 06, 2025 July 10, 2025 June 18, 2025
DOI: 10.21088/ijpm.2321.5917.13125.5

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Primary Systemic AmyloidosisGastrointestinal tractMGRSCardiacLight chain

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