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Familial amyloidosis risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of familial amyloidosis include older age, male gender, African American race, and positive family history.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Common Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of familial amyloidosis include:[1][2][3]
- Older age
- Male gender
- African American race
- Positive family history
References
References
- ↑ Shin YM (March 2011). “Hepatic amyloidosis”. Korean J Hepatol. 17 (1): 80–3. doi:10.3350/kjhep.2011.17.1.80. PMC 3304630. PMID 21494083.
- ↑ Khan MF, Falk RH (November 2001). “Amyloidosis”. Postgrad Med J. 77 (913): 686–93. PMC 1742163. PMID 11677276.
- ↑ Shin YM (March 2011). “Hepatic amyloidosis”. Korean J Hepatol. 17 (1): 80–3. doi:10.3350/kjhep.2011.17.1.80. PMC 3304630. PMID 21494083.
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