Amyloidosis Flashcards
1
Q
Primary amy chains?
A
AL chains
Eg Multiple myeloma
Mc kidney
Msp:heart
2
Q
2ndary amyloidosis
A
AA chains
Chr inflamn
3
Q
Dialysis ass
Azheimer’s
Type 2 DM
Medullary thyroid ca
A
Alpha 2 microglobulin[Carpel tnnl syndrm]
A-beta chains(neuritic plaque)
IAPP
A-calcitonin
4
Q
Isolated atrial amyloidosis
Systemic senile amyloidosis
A
TTR (Mutated
wild)