Amyloid is a term that is often misunderstood. It’s easy to think that ‘amyloid = amyloidosis,’ but it’s actually associated with many diseases outside of the world of amyloidosis. Read here for more on understanding the term “amyloid.”
Tenosynovial tissue biopsy at the time of carpal tunnel surgery can be a useful tool for detecting cardiac amyloidosis at an earlier stage, suggests a recent Cleveland Clinic study.
While our amyloidosis patient presentations have always been in-person, whether in class or over lunch, during this unusual time surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic we are offering two excellent virtual alternatives.
At the Amyloidosis Speakers Bureau (ASB) we have spent a good deal of time reacting, assessing, and pivoting to a new normal during the pandemic. Here are the highlights for Spring 2020.
Periorbital purpura may also be referred to as raccoon eyes or panda eyes. The appearance is usually that of quite severe bruising and is very suggestive of a diagnosis of AL amyloidosis.
