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Chronic soft-tissue infections associated with intravenous drug use can lead to rapid progression of AA amyloidosis and end-stage renal disease, highlighting the critical need for early recognition and anti-inflammatory intervention. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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This case examines the progression of AA amyloidosis and its complications due to chronic infections in a woman with a history of substance use disorder.

May 20, 2026American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

A53-47 A Case of a 35-Year-Old Patient With Chronic Infections Related to Intravenous Drug Use Resulting in AA Amyloidosis and End-Stage Renal Disease

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CRC RudmannTemple University Hospital KAK AbbasTemple University Hospital AWA WahajTemple University Hospital

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Case report reveals rapid progression to end-stage renal disease in a patient with AA amyloidosis, highlighting need for timely intervention.

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This case examines the progression of AA amyloidosis and its complications due to chronic infections in a woman with a history of substance use disorder.
Patient with chronic nonhealing infections evaluated for acute kidney injury; laboratory tests performed for diagnosis.
Kidney biopsy conducted revealing AA amyloidosis after renal function declined over two months.
Management focused on controlling inflammation and volume overload while monitoring renal function.
Patient developed end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis due to AA amyloidosis.
Hospital complications included pneumonia, fractures, and systemic hypertension.
Early intervention with bDMARDs could reduce proteinuria and slow progression to ESRD.

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Rudmann et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4ec0f03e14405aa99fa3 https://doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm/aamag162.4957

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Case report reveals rapid progression to end-stage renal disease in a patient with AA amyloidosis, highlighting need for timely intervention.

A53-47 A Case of a 35-Year-Old Patient With Chronic Infections Related to Intravenous Drug Use Resulting in AA Amyloidosis and End-Stage Renal Disease

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A53-47 A Case of a 35-Year-Old Patient With Chronic Infections Related to Intravenous Drug Use Resulting in AA Amyloidosis and End-Stage Renal Disease

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