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GlossaryAmyloidosis

condition where abnormal proteins accumulate in organs and tissues

Amyloidosis is a condition where abnormal proteins, called amyloids, build up in organs and tissues, disrupting their normal function. These amyloid deposits can affect various parts of the body, including the heart, kidneys, liver, and nervous system, leading to a range of symptoms depending on the organs involved.

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research Multiple Myeloma-Associated Amyloidosis Presenting With Acrolocalized Acquired Cutis Laxa

11 citations, December 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology”

A man with rare skin changes on his fingers was diagnosed with multiple myeloma-linked amyloidosis.

research Localized Primary Cutaneous Nodular Amyloidosis in a Patient With Paraproteinemia

3 citations, March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

An elderly man with skin amyloidosis and abnormal blood proteins was monitored without finding widespread disease after 18 months.

research Cutaneous Sarcoidosis Masquerading as Papular Amyloidosis Revealed Post-Hair Removal

January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal”

Skin problems after waxing led to a sarcoidosis diagnosis.

research Cardiac Amyloidosis and Aortic Stenosis: When to Consider It and How to Treat It

January 2021 in “ABC Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy”

When treating older patients with both heart valve disease and heart muscle disease, doctors should create personalized treatment plans that address both conditions.

research Scalp Biopsy Identifies Systemic Amyloidosis Presenting as Isolated Telogen Effluvium: A Case Report

January 2019 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports”

A scalp biopsy revealed systemic amyloidosis in a woman who initially seemed to have a common hair loss condition.

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