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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.
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What are the major forms of amyloidosis?
The major forms of this disease are primary systemic, secondary, and familial or hereditary amyloidosis. There is also another form of amyloidosis associated with Alzheimer's disease.
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.
Is there any cure for amylodosis?
http://www.mayoclinic.org/amyloidosis/ http://www.mayoclinic.org/amyloidosis/ Wilbur Pereira
What is an 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
Where does amyloidosis occur?
The heart, kidneys, gastrointestinal system, and nervous system are affected most often. Other common sites of amyloid accumulation include the brain, joints, liver, spleen, pancreas, respiratory system, and skin.
What causes raccoon eyes?
Can be caused by fractures of the base of the skull and amyloidosis
Diseases that end in osis?
Tuberculosis Endometriosis Sarcoidosis Amyloidosis Granulomatosis
When did Terry Rhoads die?
Terry Rhoads died in 11 October 2013 of amyloidosis.
