[Local amyloidosis of stomach].

OBJECTIVE

To improve the diagnostic rate of local amyloidosis of stomach.

METHOD: One case of local amyloidosis of stomach was reported and the literatures were reviewed on the etiopathology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

RESULT: The patient was negative for family history and other chronic disease. Total gastrectomy was taken and was eventually found to have localized amyloidosis of stomach and regional lymph nodes. The amyloidosis was found to be of AA amyloidosis. Multiple biopsy specimens taken from esophagus, duodenum, rectum and bone marrow showed no amyloid deposition.

CONCLUSION

Amyloidosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of gastric tumors, and also should be removed by operation if complications are to be prevented.