Amyloidosis
A condition where there is a build up of amyloid proteins (considered an abnormal protein) in the heart, kidneys, liver, or other organs.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common |
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