Amyloidosis

ICD-10 Code E85

Amyloidosis

Definition

A disorder characterized by the localized or diffuse accumulation of amyloid protein in various anatomic sites. It may be primary, due to clonal plasma cell proliferations; secondary, due to long standing infections, chronic inflammatory disorders, or malignancies; or familial. It may affect the nerves, skin, tongue, joints, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and adrenal glands.

Also known as amyloid, amyloid disease, amyloidoses, amyloidosis, amyloidosis (disease) — per MONDO

Also identified as

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Acetylcysteine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Colchicine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)