AA amyloidosis

Secondary amyloidosis is a form of amyloidosis (see this term), that complicates chronic inflammatory disorders (mainly rheumatoid arthritis, see this term) and is characterized by the aggregation and deposition of amyloid fibrils composed of serum amyloid A protein, an acute phase reactant. Although spleen, suprarenal gland, liver and gut are frequent sites of amyloid deposition, the clinical picture is dominated by renal involvement.

Leukopenia

An abnormal decreased number of leukocytes in the blood.


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PMID (PMCID)
17706281
 MALE Adult
Copper deficiency with increased hematogones mimicking refractory anemia with excess blasts.
Koca E, Buyukasik Y, Cetiner D, Yilmaz R, Sayinalp N, Yasavul U, Uner A.
Leuk Res. 2008;32(3):495-9.
We describe a 19-year-old male patient with a previous diagnosis of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), nephrotic syndrome and secondary amyloidosis, who presented with anemia and leukopenia.