Amyloidosis Flashcards
1
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patho of primary amyloidosis
A
= AL amyloidosis - depo of amyloid L prot
monoclonal Ig, Bence-Jones chains in serum/urine, inc plasma cells in BM
2
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patho of secondary amyloidosis
A
= AA amyloidosis
amyloid from serum amyloid A
3
Q
causes of secondary amyloidosis
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RS, ank spond, IBD, TB. osteomyelitis, RCC
4
Q
what is increased in Fam Med Fever
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v inc prod of IL-1
-> cyclical fevers and serositis every 48-96hrs
5
Q
amyloid deposits in kidney
A
nephrotic syndro
6
Q
amyloid deposits in tongue
A
macroglossia
7
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amyloid deposits in heart
A
congen defects, cardiomeg
