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How do you approach management of a patient with Sjogren's disease and lung mass biopsy revealing amyloidosis?
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Rheumatology · University of California, Berkeley and San Francisco
A lung mass showing amyloid in SjD may reflect systemic amyloid or local/focal amyloid. Interdisciplinary assessment is recommended (Fraenkel et al., PMID 34101376). Organ systems involved will guide the expertise needed.
Immunohistochemistry and molecular studies are needed to define if there is an ...