Finnish Type Amyloidosis
Hereditary Gelsolin Amyloidosis
📋Overview
Finnish type amyloidosis is a legacy term referring to a hereditary form of amyloidosis now classified under hereditary gelsolin amyloidosis. It is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal amyloid protein deposits derived from mutated gelsolin protein, leading to progressive systemic symptoms. The modern preferred term is hereditary gelsolin amyloidosis.
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