Amyloidosis Flashcards
1
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Microscopic pathology of amyloidosis
A
Massive deposition of pink eosinophilic protein
2
Q
ALP is released form the liver by what two diseases
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- Hepatic space-occupying
2. Bile duct obstruction
3
Q
A-beta amyloidosis associated with
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Brain –> dementia
4
Q
Transthyretin amyloidosis associated with
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Cardiac myocytes –> typically in elderly AA males with arrhythmia or dyspnea (left heart failure)
5
Q
AL amyloidosis
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Most common type –> peripheral edema due to nephrotic syndrome
Commonly seen in Multiple Myeloma
6
Q
Rare but specific manifestation of amyloidosis
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Peri-orbital edema and yellow-brown skin discoloration
