amyloidosis Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
extracellular deposition of amyloid - insoluble fibrillar protein
2
Q
what happens
A
accumulation of amyloid fibrils leads to tissue/organ dysfunction
3
Q
diagnosis
A
- condo red staining - apple-green bifrindgrence
- serum amyloid precursor scan
- biopsy: skin, rectal mucosa, abdo fat
