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What Is A Amylodosis Biopsy For
Hi LadyT,
I had a biopsy taken from my belly fat. It was painless. They are looking for amyloid deposits which can damage your organs. They were worried I had it in my heart, since I had a heart attack. Amyoidosis can be common with MM patients. I was fortunate for my biopsy to come back negative. I pray yours does too.🙏🏻
A biopsy for amyloidosis is used to confirm the diagnosis by detecting amyloid deposits in tissues. This procedure involves taking a small sample of tissue, which is then examined under a microscope to identify the presence of amyloid proteins. This helps differentiate amyloidosis from other conditions, such as multiple Show Full Answer
I had mine done under the chin and it confirmed my diagnosis of amyloidosis. Was virtually painless but I did bruise.
To either diagnosis amylodosis or rule it out. I had a fat pad biopsy along with a bone marrow biopsy on day 100 after my sct.
Hello thank you so much Pbaldini
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