Amyloid A Amyloidosis After Renal Transplantation: An Important Cause of Mortality

Conclusions. AA amyloidosis is associated with higher risk of mortality after kidney transplantation. Inflammatory indicators should be monitored closely, and persistent high levels of acute-phase reactants should raise concerns about amyloid recurrence in allograft.
Source: Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Tags: Original Clinical Science—General Source Type: research