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Systemic amyloidosis

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Abstract

Systemic amyloidosis is an uncommon disorder in which misfolded proteins become resistant to normal processes of removal by the body. Their accumulation in bodily organs leads to abnormal organ function.

The heart, liver, kidneys, nerves, lungs, and bowel may be affected, and in only one type of systemic amyloidosis (AL type) is the skin significantly affected and indeed may be the clue to discovering underlying internal organ disease.
Original languageEnglish
JournalDermNet
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2022

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