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Renal tract ultrasonography showed hyperechoic normal-sized kidneys. Renal biopsy confirmed amyloidosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Imaging findings in renal amyloidosis tend to be non-specific and are not always present. 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