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Renal amyloidosis diagnostic study of choice

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Renal biopsy is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of renal amyloidosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Renal biopsy is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of renal amyloidosis.[1]

References

References

  1. ↑ Duston MA, Skinner M, Meenan RF, Cohen AS (January 1989). “Sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of abdominal fat aspiration for the diagnosis of amyloidosis”. Arthritis Rheum. 32 (1): 82–5. PMID 2912466.

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