Disease or Syndrome
amyloid neuropathy
am·y·loid neu·rop·a·thy
Subclass of:
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Amyloidosis
Definitions related to amyloid neuropathies:
  • (amyloid neuropathy) Neuropathy caused by amyloid deposition in the peripheral nerves.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Disorders of the peripheral nervous system associated with the deposition of AMYLOID in nerve tissue. Familial, primary (nonfamilial), and secondary forms have been described. Some familial subtypes demonstrate an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. Clinical manifestations include sensory loss, mild weakness, autonomic dysfunction, and CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1349)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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