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Recurrence of vitreous amyloidosis and need of surgical reintervention in Portuguese patients with familial amyloidosis ATTR V30M.
Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) - 1 Jan 2000
Beirão Nuno Melo, Matos Eduarda, Beirão Idalina, Costa Paulo P, Torres Paulo
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Vitreous amyloid deposits are one of the most common ocular manifestations of familial amyloidosis ATTR V30M (FAP-I), which can be the only manifestation of the disease and can appear even after liver transplantation. Removal by vitrectomy is usually performed, but vitreous amyloid recurrence has been frequently reported. This study was undertaken to evaluate the recurrence of vitreous amyloidosis and...
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