Abstract:Amyloid Light chain (AL) amyloidosis is characterised by deposition of intact free light chains or their fragments in extracellular space. Here, authors describe the journey of a diagnostically challenging patient who presented with features of nephrotic syndrome and was finally diagnosed with AL amyloidosis. A 45-year-old female presented to the Outpatient Department (OPD) with gradually progressive generalised body swelling. On examination, hepatomegaly, cardiomegaly and macroglossia were observed. Renal bio… Show more
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