Amyloidosis Generalized

Amyloidosis is a syndrome associated with the pathological accumulation of extracellular fibrillar protein - amyloid - in tissues. The syndrome has characteristic symptoms and can lead to severe complications from various organs and systems. There is an increased risk of developing amyloidosis in people with liver or kidney disease, as well as in those with a genetic predisposition. This condition is polyetiological, which necessitates additional examination to establish the cause and subsequent therapy. Today, about 15 diseases are known that can be accompanied by the production of excess amyloid in the body. According to statistical studies, the prevalence of this syndrome ranges from 2 to 8 cases per 1 million population.