Amyloidosis Flashcards
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Q
Discuss the aetiology and clinical features of the different types of amyloidosis. Discuss the result of a congo red stain for amyloidosis. Discuss the diseases that occur as a result of amyloid build up.(npr)(222)
A
Amyloid- Classification II(other familial)
- Transthyretin e.g. mutation
- β2 microglobulin – peritoneal dialysis
- Aβ2 protein- Alzheimer’s
- Insulin, calcitonin- endocrine tumours
