| Literature DB >> 24925720 |
Nicole K Andeen1, Daniel Y Lam2, Ian H de Boer2, Roberto F Nicosia3.
Abstract
Apolipoprotein A-1 (ApoA-1) amyloidosis occurs as a nonhereditary condition in atherosclerotic plaques, but it can also manifest as a hereditary disorder caused by mutations of the APOA1 gene. Hereditary ApoA-1 amyloidosis presents with diverse organ involvement based on the position of the mutation. We describe a case of ApoA-1 amyloidosis with a Glu34Lys mutation; testicular, conjunctival, and renal involvement; and the notable finding of lipid deposition within the amyloid deposits.Entities:
Keywords: amyloidosis; apolipoprotein A-1; hereditary; lipid
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24925720 PMCID: PMC4243342 DOI: 10.1681/ASN.2013060651
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Soc Nephrol ISSN: 1046-6673 Impact factor: 10.121