Amyloid Neuropathies
Synonyms
Amyloid Neuropathies, Secondary
Amyloid Neuropathy
Amyloid Neuropathy, Secondary
Amyloid Polyneuropathies
Amyloid Polyneuropathy
Neuropathies, Amyloid
Neuropathies, Secondary Amyloid
Neuropathy, Amyloid
Neuropathy, Secondary Amyloid
Polyneuropathies, Amyloid
Polyneuropathy, Amyloid
Secondary Amyloid Neuropathies
Secondary Amyloid Neuropathy
Disorders of the peripheral nervous system associated with the deposition of AMYLOID in nerve tissue. Familial, primary (nonfamilial), and secondary forms have been described. Some familial subtypes demonstrate an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. Clinical manifestations include sensory loss, mild weakness, autonomic dysfunction, and CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1349)