Secondary systemic amyloidosis
Encyclopedia
Secondary systemic amyloidosis is a condition that involves the adrenal gland
, liver
, spleen
, and kidney
as a result of amyloid deposition due to a chronic disease such as Behçet's disease
, ulcerative colitis, etc.
Adrenal gland
In mammals, the adrenal glands are endocrine glands that sit atop the kidneys; in humans, the right suprarenal gland is triangular shaped, while the left suprarenal gland is semilunar shaped...
, liver
Liver
The liver is a vital organ present in vertebrates and some other animals. It has a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion...
, spleen
Spleen
The spleen is an organ found in virtually all vertebrate animals with important roles in regard to red blood cells and the immune system. In humans, it is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood in case of hemorrhagic shock...
, and kidney
Kidney
The kidneys, organs with several functions, serve essential regulatory roles in most animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates. They are essential in the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid–base balance, and...
as a result of amyloid deposition due to a chronic disease such as Behçet's disease
Behçet's disease
Behçet's disease is a rare immune-mediated systemic vasculitis that often presents with mucous membrane ulceration and ocular involvements...
, ulcerative colitis, etc.
See also
- AmyloidosisAmyloidosisIn medicine, amyloidosis refers to a variety of conditions whereby the body produces "bad proteins", denoted as amyloid proteins, which are abnormally deposited in organs and/or tissues and cause harm. A protein is described as being amyloid if, due to an alteration in its secondary structure, it...
- Primary systemic amyloidosisPrimary systemic amyloidosisPrimary systemic amyloidosis is a disease that involves the mesenchymal tissue, the tongue, heart, gastrointestinal tract, and skin....
- List of cutaneous conditions