Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Amyloidosis) that could possibly cause Amyloidosis includes:
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Amyloidosis that are listed by the Diseases Database:
Other conditions that might have Amyloidosis as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Amyloidosis. Our database lists the following as having Amyloidosis as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Amyloidosis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Amyloidosis. Our database lists the following as having Amyloidosis as a symptom of that condition:
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Amyloidosis may be found in:
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Amyloidosis is sometimes familial, especially in people of Portuguese ancestry. It may occur in conjunction with tuberculosis, chronic infection, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple myeloma, Hodgkin’s disease, paraplegia, and brucellosis. It may also accompany Alzheimer’s disease.
In amyloidosis, accumulation and infiltration of amyloid produces pressure and causes atrophy of nearby cells. Reticuloendothelial cell dysfunction and abnormal immunoglobulin synthesis occur in some types of amyloidosis. In the United States, evidence of amyloidosis on autopsy is 0.5%, but true incidence is difficult to determine.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
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