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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Amyloidosis of peripheral nerves
  1. Transthyretin amyloidosis 
    ... the buildup of abnormal protein deposits called amyloids (amyloidosis) in the body's organs and tissues. These protein deposits most frequently occur in the peripheral nervous system, which is made up of nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/transthyretin-amyloidosis - Genetics
  2. Lattice corneal dystrophy type II 
    ... detect sensations such as touch, pain, and heat (peripheral nerves) can cause loss of sensation and weakness in the limbs (peripheral neuropathy). Peripheral neuropathy usually occurs in the lower ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../lattice-corneal-dystrophy-type-ii - Genetics
  3. Waldenström macroglobulinemia 
    ... loss of sensation and weakness in the limbs (peripheral neuropathy). Doctors are unsure why this feature occurs, although they speculate that the IgM protein attaches to the protective covering of nerve cells (myelin) and breaks it down. The damaged ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/waldenstrom-macroglobulinemia - Genetics