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transthyretin amyloidosis — Definition
transtiretin amiloidozu / transthyretin amyloidosis
Transtiretin amyloidosis is a progressive disease that consists of accumulation in tissues as a result of abnormal coefficient of transtiretin protein produced in the liver. These accumulations lead to damage in the heart, nervous system and other organs. The disease may occur as hereditary (mutation-borne) or age-related (vagant type). Clinical findings include cardiomyopathy, peripheral neuropathic and autonomous dysfunction.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is transtiretin amiloidozu?
transtiretin amiloidozu; transtiretin amyloidosis is a progressive disease that consists of accumulation in tissues as a result of abnormal coefficient of transtiretin protein produced in the liver. These accumulations lead to damage in the heart, nervous system and other organs. The disease may occur as hereditary (mutation-borne) or age-related (vagant type). Clinical findings include cardiomyopathy, peripheral neuropathic and autonomous dysfunction.
❓ What is transthyretin amyloidosis in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "transthyretin amyloidosis" is transtiretin amiloidozu.
❓ Which medical field is transtiretin amiloidozu related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.