The neuromuscular manifestations of amyloidosis.

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Amyloidosis is a systemic disease that may be acquired or hereditary and which results in the deposition of amyloid fibrils in a variety of tissues causing their progressive dysfunction. Although the clinical presentation often is dominated by cardiac or renal failure, peripheral neuropathy may be a significant or the initial manifestation, resulting in presentation to the neurologist. Diagnosis often is...

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