hormonal and metabolic disorders
Amyloidosis
Introduction
Amyloidosis is a rare disease in which abnormally folded proteins form into collections called amyloid fibrils that accumulate in various tissues and organs, sometimes leading to organ dysfunction, organ failure, and death. The symptoms and severity of amyloidosis depend on which vital organs are affected. Diagnosis is made by obtaining a sample of tissue (biopsy) and examining it under a microscope. There are many forms of amyloidosis, and other testing is required to identify the form and its cause. Treatment depends upon the type of amyloidosis. 