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Heredofamilial amyloidosis

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Medical condition
Heredofamilial amyloidosis
Other namesHereditary amyloidosis, familial amyloidosis
SpecialtyDermatology

Heredofamilial amyloidosis, also known as hereditary amyloidosis, or familial amyloidosis, is an inherited condition that may be characterized by systemic or localized deposition of amyloid in body tissues.

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References

  1. James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.
  2. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
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