| AL amyloidosis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Primary systemic amyloidosis (PSA), primary amyloidosis |
| Specialty | Hematology |
Amyloid light-chain (AL) amyloidosis, also known as primary amyloidosis, is the most common form of systemic amyloidosis.[1] The disease is caused when a person's antibody-producing cells do not function properly and produce abnormal protein fibers made of components of antibodies called light chains. These light chains come together to form amyloid deposits which can cause serious damage to different organs.[2][3] An abnormal light chain in urine is known as Bence Jones protein.
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