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[Amyloid neuropathies. Histopathological study of peripheral nerve biopsy in 18 cases].
Annales de pathologie - 1 Apr 2003
Bouillot Sandrine, Vital Anne, Favereaux Alexandre, Ferrer Xavier, Lagueny Alain, Vital Claude
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OBJECTIVES: A retrospective study of nerve and muscle biopsies since 1983, with probable amyloidosis, has been performed. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighteen nerve and muscle biopsies, out of 29, were selected. RESULTS: Endoneurial amyloid deposits were visible on routine sections in 11 cases, revealed by ultrastructural study in 4 cases and by Congo red and/or thioflavine stains in 3 others. Amyloid deposits were...
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