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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for Plaque
  1. Alzheimer's disease 
    ... in the brain to form clumps called amyloid plaques, which are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. A buildup of toxic amyloid beta peptide and amyloid plaques may lead to the death of nerve cells ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/alzheimers-disease - Genetics
  2. Mycosis fungoides 
    ... time. In some affected individuals, patches progress to plaques, the next stage of mycosis fungoides.Plaques are raised lesions that are usually reddish, purplish, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/mycosis-fungoides - Genetics
  3. Familial hypercholesterolemia 
    ... arteries). The abnormal buildup of cholesterol forms clumps (plaques) that narrow and harden artery walls. As the plaques get bigger, they can clog the arteries and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-hypercholesterolemia - Genetics
  4. APP gene 
    ... in the brain and form clumps called amyloid plaques. These plaques are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. A buildup of toxic amyloid β peptide and amyloid plaques may lead to the death of neurons and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/app - Genetics
  5. PSEN2 gene 
    ... in the brain and form clumps called amyloid plaques that are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. A buildup of toxic amyloid beta peptide and amyloid plaques may lead to the death of neurons and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/psen2 - Genetics
  6. APOE gene 
    ... an increased number of protein clumps, called amyloid plaques, in the brain tissue of affected people. A buildup of amyloid plaques may lead to the death of nerve cells ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/apoe - Genetics
  7. PSEN1 gene 
    ... up in the brain, forming clumps called amyloid plaques that are a characteristic feature of Alzheimer's ... amyloid-β peptide and the formation of amyloid plaques likely lead to the death of neurons and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/psen1 - Genetics
  8. Generalized pustular psoriasis 
    ... is characterized by red, scaly patches of skin (plaques) on parts of the body. GPP is the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/generalized-pustular-psoriasis - Genetics
  9. Yao syndrome 
    ... areas on the skin called erythematous patches or plaques. This reddening occurs most commonly on the face, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/yao-syndrome - Genetics
  10. Clopidogrel resistance 
    ... the arms or legs (deep vein thrombosis); or plaque buildup (atherosclerosis) in the blood vessels leading from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/clopidogrel-resistance - Genetics
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