Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift
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Amyloidosis are rare protein misfolding and deposition diseases which, with very few exceptions, are treatable easily nowadays. The prognosis depends on the form of amyloidosis, which is particularly unfavorable for heart involvement that is diagnosed too late. ⋯ Once the diagnosis has been made, treatment should be started without delay. Amyloidosis centers offer support in the diagnosis and development as well as clinical trials of an optimal therapy concept.
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Oct 2024
[The pulmonary nodule: from incidental finding to pathological confirmation].
As the number of CT examinations of the lungs increases, so does the prevalence of incidentally discovered pulmonary nodules. While most lung nodules are benign, the risk of malignancy significantly rises with the presence of risk factors and specific imaging features. ⋯ Additionally, the decision regarding histologic confirmation should consider the patient's comorbidities, preferences, and the examiner's expertise. Emerging sampling technologies provide methods for addressing peripheral lung nodules with minimal risk of complications.