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AH amyloidosis
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A rare type of amyloidosis characterized by the monoclonal deposition of immunoglobulin heavy chain fragments in organs and tissues. It is associated with plasma cell or B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A rare, systemic amyloidosis characterized by the aggregation and deposition of amyloid fibrils composed of monoclonal immunoglobulin heavy-chain fragments, usually produced by a plasma cell neoplasm. Amyloid fibrils deposit in various organs, most commonly in the kidneys. It typically affects older patients and clinical presentation includes signs and symptoms of renal dysfunction, sometimes leading to nephrotic syndrome and end stage renal disease. Cardiac, liver and nerves involvement has also been described.OrphaNetINSERM, 2021
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