Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Liver transplantation in transthyretin amyloidoses. When the neurological benefit outweighs the risk. |
| Authors: |
Mascalchi, M., Salvi, F. |
| Source: |
Neurological Sciences. Nov2006, Vol. 27 Issue 5, p297-298. 2p. |
| Subjects: |
Liver transplantation, Lymphoproliferative disorders, Lymphangiomyomatosis, Neuropathy, Liver diseases |
| Abstract: |
The article presents information on the orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) in transthyretin amyloidoses. OLT is a priority for familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy in the young patients. OLT halts production in the native liver of the abnormal transthyretin and progress of autonomic neuropathy and visceral amyloid deposition. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
