5D00.3
Dialysis-associated amyloidosis
Amiloidose associada à diálise
CategoryDefinition
Dialysis-related amyloidosis develops when proteins in blood are deposited in joints and tendons — causing pain, stiffness and fluid in the joints, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome. This type generally affects people on long-term dialysis.
Index Terms
Dialysis-associated amyloidosisbeta-2-microglobulin amyloidosisHaemodialysis-associated amyloidosisDialysis-related amyloidosisABeta2M amyloidosisWild type ABeta2M amyloidosisVariant ABeta2M amyloidosis