Call your health care provider if difficulty breathing , persistent swelling of the ankles or other areas, decreased urine output , or other symptoms occur that may indicate that complications have developed. Amyloidosis refers to the extracellular deposition of a protein called amyloid. These protein deposits can affect multiple organs. The deposition of amyloid may be a by-product of normal aging, or may be seen with several conditions. In this picture, amyloidosis has produced a patchy appearance.
Amyloidosis refers to the extracellular deposition of a protein called amyloid.
This protein deposition can affect multiple organs. The deposition of amyloid may be a by-product of normal aging, or may occur with several other conditions. In this picture, we see how amyloidosis can affect the skin as nodular deposits on the fingers. This condition can affect multiple organs. The deposition of amyloid may be a by-product of normal aging.