Imaging of haemodialysis-associated amyloidosis with 123I-serum amyloid P component.
Long-term haemodialysis is frequently complicated by amyloid deposition in which the fibrils consist of beta 2-microglobulin. Dialysis-related amyloid disease causes extensive morbidity and has been associated with deaths in some cases. All amyloid deposits contain amyloid P component that is derive...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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1991
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