AA Amyloidosis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: an uncommon association
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Amyloidosis is one of the major causes of nephrotic syndrome in adults, mainly in older patients. It is caused by the accumulation of amyloid fibrils in the extracellular tissue and while there are several types of amyloid fibrils, serum amyloid A protein has been associated with chronic inflammatory diseases. The AA type of amyloidosis usually presents with proteinuria followed by renal failure.
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