Wild Type ATTR Amyloidosis
What is Wild Type ATTR Amyloidosis?
A common form of systemic amyloidosis characterized by deposition of wild type transthyretin predominantly in the heart and the soft tissues (mainly the carpal tunnel region, lumbar canal and tendons).
Other condition names
- ATTRwt amyloidosis
- ATTRwt-related amyloidosis
- SSA
- Senile systemic amyloidosis
- Wild type ATTR-related amyloidosis
Inheritance type
Not applicable
Prevalence
- Worldwide: 1-5 in 10,000
Age of Onset
- Adult
- Elderly
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