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Phenotypic expressions of hereditary Transthyretin Ala97Ser related Amyloidosis (ATTR) in Taiwanese.
BMC neurology - 7 Sept 2017
Hsu Hui-Ching, Liao Ming-Feng, Hsu Jung-Lung, Lo Ai-Lun, Kuo Hung-Chou, Lyu Rong-Kuo, Wu Victor Chien-Chia, Wang Chih-Wei, Ro Long-Sun
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BACKGROUND: The disease course and early signs specific to ATTR Ala97Ser, the most common endemic mutation in Taiwan, have not been well described. Since new medications can slow down the rate of disease progression, the early diagnosis of this heterogeneous and fatal disease becomes critical. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the characteristics of genetically confirmed ATTR Ala97Ser patients at a tertiary...
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