Catalog
Dialysis-associated amyloidosis
Link to WHO Definition
Dialysis-associated amyloidosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/448754119
Dialysis-related amyloidosis develops when proteins in blood are deposited in joints and tendons — causing pain, stiffness and fluid in the joints, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome. This type generally affects people on long-term dialysis.