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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Main Authors: Nelson, SR, Hawkins, P, Richardson, S, Lavender, J, Sethi, D, Gower, P, Pugh, C, Winearls, C, Oliver, DO, Pepys, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1991