Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Answer and Explanation 19

19.  B is the correct answer.  There are no specific treatments for primary amyloidosis.  Prednisone, colchicine has been used but are not efficacious.  Renal biopsy is often needed to make the diagnosis.  Amyloidosis is characterized by the fibrillar deposits and their composition.  The four types are primary, secondary, hereditary, and dialysis associated amyloidosis.



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