AA 아밀로이드증에서 Infliximab (Remicade(R)) 치료 = A Case of AA Amyloidosis Treated with Infliximab

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

AA amyloidosis is one of the most significant complications of rheumatoid arthritis characterized by the deposition of amyloid A (AA) in multiple organs and tissues in the body. This disorder displays variable clinical symptoms depending upon the involved organ and a diagnosis is rendered through a biopsy of the affected organ, followed by staining using Congo-red which reveals an apple-green birefringence. Fundamental disease control is critical in the treatment of AA amyloidosis. Anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (anti TNF- ) agents are promising in inducing clinical remission by suppressing systemic inflam α - mation in AA amyloidosis. We report a case of AA amyloidosis in a 71 year old woman with rheumatoid arthritis that responded well to infliximab therapy.