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How to diagnose amyloidosis.
Internal medicine journal - 1 Jan 2014
Mollee P, Renaut P, Gottlieb D, Goodman H
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Amyloidosis is a rare but devastating condition caused by deposition of misfolded proteins as aggregates in the extracellular tissues of the body, leading to impairment of organ function. High clinical suspicion is required to facilitate early diagnosis. Correct identification of the causal amyloid protein is absolutely crucial for clinical management in order to avoid misdiagnosis and inappropriate, potentially...
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