Cumulative Official WHO Updates to ICD 10 - 1996 - 2001

Type 2 and 3 CG both have IgM rheumatoid factor reactivity. If biopsied, lesions are PAS-positive, congo red negative (vs apple green in amyloid), with amorphous or fibrillar appearance on EM. Treatment is that of the underlying disorder. Amyloidosis: causes include myeloma, chronic disease (e.g. RA), hereditary (familial mediterranean fever etc). ................
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