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. 2011 Oct 29;2011:754109. doi: 10.1155/2011/754109

Table 1.

Common types of amyloidosis and treatment options [9, 64].

Amyloid protein1 Precursor Systemic (S) or localized (L) Organ involvement Aetiology Treatment options
AL Immunoglobulin kappa or lambda light chain S, L Cardiac, renal, hepatic, PNS, and soft tissues Primary or myeloma associated Chemotherapy, stem cell transplant
ATTR Transthyretin S Cardiac, PNS, GIT, CTS Hereditary Liver transplant
ATTR Transthyretin S Cardiac, CTS Senile Supportive care
AA (Apo)serum amyloid A S Renal Secondary to chronic inflammation Control inflammation

1Recommended amyloid protein nomenclature includes prefix A [3]. PNS: peripheral nervous system; GIT: gastrointestinal tract; CTS: carpal tunnel syndrome.