dialysis-related amyloidosis

Term ID

DOID:0080928

Synonyms

• ABeta2M amyloidosis
• Amyloidosis Beta2M
• Aβ2M amyloidosis
• Beta2-microglobulinic amyloidosis
• dialysis-related beta2-microglobulin amyloidosis

Definition

An amyloidosis that is characterized by the deposition of amyloid fibrils, principally composed of β2 microglobulins (β2M), in the osteoarticular structures and viscera and that is a serious complication of long-term dialysis therapy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5153266/

References

• GARD:0010563
• ORDO:439246

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0080928 )