Amyloid and the lower respiratory tract

Abstract

Pulmonary amyloid is likely to be more common than is generally recognised. It can mimic various diseases and should therefore be thought of when a clinical diagnosis proves difficult to confirm on initial investigation. The classification of amyloidosis is certain to change as more is learnt about its nature and the nature of the protein subunits. At present, however, an anatomical classification such as we have proposed remains useful as an aid to diagnosis and management.