A 63-year-old male with a several month history of unexplained weight loss | Medibuddy
27th September 2021

A 63-year-old male with a several month history of unexplained weight loss

A 63-year-old male with a several month history of unexplained weight loss, fatigue, peripheral oedema that is resistant to diuretics and exertional dyspnoea has recently been diagnosed with AL type amyloidosis. The amyloidosis involves his heart and kidneys alone, although he has minimal heart failure, with a preserved ejection fraction.

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