Isolated amyloidosis presenting with lumbosacral radiculoplexopathy: description of two cases and pathogenic review

J Peripher Nerv Syst. 2006 Dec;11(4):346-52. doi: 10.1111/j.1529-8027.2006.00107.x.

Abstract

In this study, we present two cases of infiltrative, localized amyloidosis involving lumbosacral root and plexus, e.g., isolated amyloidomas. Rare and poorly understood amyloidomas may occur in both neurologic and non-neurologic tissues. The described cases emphasize potential for localized peripheral amyloidomas: (1) potential for associated lambda light chain lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma association; (2) e isolated amyloidosis without evidence for systemic plasma cell dyscrasia; (3) features suggestive of potential pathogenesis; and (4) discussion of treatment options including immunotherapy and resection. The limited literature and experience among other cases is described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amyloid Neuropathies / complications
  • Amyloid Neuropathies / pathology*
  • Amyloid Neuropathies / physiopathology*
  • Amyloidosis / complications
  • Amyloidosis / pathology*
  • Amyloidosis / physiopathology*
  • Cauda Equina / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrophysiology
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lumbosacral Plexus / pathology*
  • Lumbosacral Region
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance / complications
  • Radiculopathy / etiology*
  • Sciatic Nerve / pathology

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains