Amyloidosis is a potentially serious condition in which proteins called amyloids are mistakenly produced and deposited in organs and tissues throughout the body.
Adapted from Husby 1994 amyloidosis seen in rheumatological practice is usually the type known as ' reactive amyloidosis ' .
Mr Brandreth has Al amyloidosis complicated by autonomic neuropathy, an extremely serious presentation of this rare disorder.
The diagnosis of amyloidosis is histological, ie proof of AA amyloid deposition in biopsy material.
Left untreated, amyloidosis often leads to kidney failure, which is the major long-term health risk in FMF.