Amyloid Arthropathy of the Hip Joint Associated with Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report.
- Author:
Yoon Je CHO
1
;
Young Soo CHUN
;
Kee Hyung RHYU
;
Yong Koo PARK
;
Kyung Nam RYU
;
Ji Seon PARK
;
Huo LIANG
;
Gwang Young JUNG
;
Won Ju SHIN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Amyloidosis; Amyloid arthropathy; Hip joint; Total hip arthroplasty
- MeSH: Amyloid*; Amyloidogenic Proteins; Amyloidosis; Arthralgia; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; Bone and Bones; Fractures, Spontaneous; Gastrointestinal Tract; Heart; Hip Joint*; Hip*; Humans; Kidney; Multiple Myeloma*; Prognosis
- From:Hip & Pelvis 2016;28(2):127-131
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Amyloidosis is a disease characterized by the deposition of non-soluble fibrous protein in multiple tissues with a number of possible causes. This protein deposition can occur in any tissue, yet is most commonly seen in kidneys, heart, and gastrointestinal tracts. However, invasion to bone tissues is not often reported. The deposition of amyloid proteins in bone tissues may result in joint pain and pathological fractures; it is important to elucidate the causes and detect early to determine prognosis and treat optimally. In the present case report, with relevant literature review, the authors report a case of total hip arthroplasty in an amyloidosis patient.
