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What are the major forms of amyloidosis?
The major forms of amyloidosis include primary amyloidosis (AL), secondary amyloidosis (AA), and hereditary amyloidosis (ATTR). AL amyloidosis is caused by the abnormal production of immunoglobulin light chains, AA amyloidosis is caused by chronic inflammation leading to the deposition of serum amyloid A protein, and ATTR amyloidosis is caused by mutations in the transthyretin gene. Each form of amyloidosis has distinct clinical manifestations and treatment approaches.
Is there any cure for amylodosis?
http://www.mayoclinic.org/amyloidosis/ http://www.mayoclinic.org/amyloidosis/ Wilbur Pereira
What is amyloidosis?
Amyloidosis is any of a group of disorders in which the fibrous protein amyloid is deposited in an organ in the body.
How is amyloidosis diagnosed?
Blood and urine tests can reveal the presence of amyloid protein, but tissue or bone-marrow biopsy is necessary to positively diagnose amyloidosis.
What does acronym DRAQ?
Dialysis-related Amyloidosis Questionnaire.
Can Osteopathic Doctors diagnose amyloidosis?
Certainly, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine can make the diagnosis of amyloidosis, especially if they have completed a residency in internal medicine or a similar medical field.
What type of doctor would do a biopsy to diagnose amyloidosis?
hemotoligist
How does amyloidosis occur?
Amyloid proteins are manufactured by malfunctioning bone marrow. Amyloidosis, which occurs when accumulated amyloid deposits impair normal body function, can cause organ failure or death.
Diseases that end in osis?
Tuberculosis Endometriosis Sarcoidosis Amyloidosis Granulomatosis
When did Terry Rhoads die?
Terry Rhoads died in 11 October 2013 of amyloidosis.
What is an amyloid?
An amyloid is a waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides which is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.
How is amyloidosis treated?
The goal of treatment is to slow down or stop production of amyloid protein, eliminate existing amyloid deposits, alleviate underlying disorders (that give rise to secondary amyloidosis), and relieve symptoms caused by heart or kidney damage.
