Amyloid myopathy

Last revised by Jeremy Jones on 13 Dec 2022

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Citation:

Leong Y, Jones J, Amyloid myopathy. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-157961

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https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-157961

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/157961

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157961

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13 Dec 2022, Yew Shiong Leong

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13 Dec 2022, Jeremy Jones ◉

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Amyloid myopathy results from the extracellular deposition of the fibrous protein amyloid within the musculoskeletal system and is a musculoskeletal manifestation of amyloidosis, particularly in patients on long-term haemodialysis. It could coexist with amyloid arthropathy.