[AL Amyloidosis]

Brain Nerve. 2024 May;76(5):583-587. doi: 10.11477/mf.1416202647.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

AL amyloidosis, derived from amyloidogenic immunoglobulin light chains, is a common type of systemic amyloidosis. Peripheral neuropathy has been identified in 10%-40% of patients with systemic AL amyloidosis. Definitive diagnosis requires tissue biopsies, including skin, fat, and gastrointestinal samples, as well as amyloid typing. Disease-modifying therapies have been shown to improve patient survival and prevent progressive organ dysfunction.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis* / diagnosis
  • Amyloidosis* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains / metabolism
  • Immunoglobulin Light-chain Amyloidosis / diagnosis
  • Immunoglobulin Light-chain Amyloidosis / therapy