dialysis-related amyloidosis

An amyloidosis that is characterized by the deposition of amyloid fibrils, principally composed of β2 microglobulins (β2M), in the osteoarticular structures and viscera and that is a serious complication of long-term dialysis therapy.

Also known as: ABeta2M amyloidosis; Amyloidosis Beta2M; Aβ2M amyloidosis; Beta2-microglobulinic amyloidosis; dialysis-related beta2-microglobulin amyloidosis