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Transthyretin familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy: histopathological study of the explanted livers.
Annals of hepatology - 1 Jan 2000
Amante Marcelo Fabián, Trigo Pedro, Lendoire Javier, Imventarza Oscar, Parisi Coloma
Abstract excerpt
FAP is an autosomal dominant inherited disease, characterized by systemic deposition of amyloid fibrils in various tissues. The purpose of this study is to describe the gross and microscopic findings of the explanted livers for FAP.10 patients were transplanted for FAP at our institution. Diagnosis was supported by positive familiar history, clinical data and detection of mutated TTR by electrospray ionization...
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