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In amyloidosis, the range of symptoms depends on specific tissues and organs involvement.<ref name="pmid26155101">{{cite journal |vauthors=Jerzykowska S, Cymerys M, Gil LA, Balcerzak A, Pupek-Musialik D, Komarnicki MA |title=Primary systemic amyloidosis as a real diagnostic challenge - case study |journal=Cent Eur J Immunol |volume=39 |issue=1 |pages=61–6 |date=2014 |pmid=26155101 |pmc=4439975 |doi=10.5114/ceji.2014.42126 |url=}}</ref> | |||
=== History === | === History === | ||
Patients with amyloidosis may have a positive history of:<ref name="pmid24497558">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mahmood S, Palladini G, Sanchorawala V, Wechalekar A |title=Update on treatment of light chain amyloidosis |journal=Haematologica |volume=99 |issue=2 |pages=209–21 |date=February 2014 |pmid=24497558 |pmc=3912950 |doi=10.3324/haematol.2013.087619 |url=}}</ref> | |||
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* Dyspnea | * Dyspnea | ||
* Lethargy | * Lethargy | ||
* Weight loss | * Weight loss | ||
===Common Symptoms=== | |||
Common symptoms in patients with primary amyloidosis include:<ref name="pmid24497558">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mahmood S, Palladini G, Sanchorawala V, Wechalekar A |title=Update on treatment of light chain amyloidosis |journal=Haematologica |volume=99 |issue=2 |pages=209–21 |date=February 2014 |pmid=24497558 |pmc=3912950 |doi=10.3324/haematol.2013.087619 |url=}}</ref> | |||
* Bleeding tendency | * Bleeding tendency | ||
* Swelling of lower limbs | * Swelling of lower limbs | ||
* Frothy urine | * Frothy urine | ||
===Less Common Symptoms=== | ===Less Common Symptoms=== | ||
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Overview
Symptoms depend upon the organs that are affected by the amyloid deposits. These organs can include the intestines, skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, nerves, skin, ligaments, heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys.
History and Symptoms
In amyloidosis, the range of symptoms depends on specific tissues and organs involvement.[1]
History
Patients with amyloidosis may have a positive history of:[2]
- Dyspnea
- Lethargy
- Weight loss
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms in patients with primary amyloidosis include:[2]
- Bleeding tendency
- Swelling of lower limbs
- Frothy urine
Less Common Symptoms
References
- ↑ Jerzykowska S, Cymerys M, Gil LA, Balcerzak A, Pupek-Musialik D, Komarnicki MA (2014). "Primary systemic amyloidosis as a real diagnostic challenge - case study". Cent Eur J Immunol. 39 (1): 61–6. doi:10.5114/ceji.2014.42126. PMC 4439975. PMID 26155101.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mahmood S, Palladini G, Sanchorawala V, Wechalekar A (February 2014). "Update on treatment of light chain amyloidosis". Haematologica. 99 (2): 209–21. doi:10.3324/haematol.2013.087619. PMC 3912950. PMID 24497558.