Amyloidosis is a rare disease that happens when amyloid, an abnormal protein usually made in bone marrow, is deposited in any organ or tissue of the body. Amyloidosis is diagnosed with a tissue biopsy and usually affects the liver, heart, digestive and nervous systems. There is no cure but treatment can help limit the body’s production of amyloid, lessening symptoms.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Amyloidosis Center
Boston Medical Center is an international referral center that provides multi-disciplinary diagnosis and treatment of all types of amyloidosis, a rare group of diseases.