Amyloidosis is a condition where abnormal protein deposits build up in tissues and organs.
Symptoms depend on the organs involved and may include swelling of the legs, tiredness, breathlessness, weight loss, numbness, diarrhea or constipation, or kidney and heart problems.
Imaging helps show which organs may be affected, how severe the involvement is, and whether the heart, kidneys, liver, or other tissues are showing disease-related changes.
Imaging can help show organ involvement in the heart, liver, kidneys, or soft tissues and support broader workup.
Management depends on the type and organ involvement and often includes hematology or specialist medical care.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
