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Can MM Produce AL Amiloidosis And Damage The Heart
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Yes, multiple myeloma (MM) and AL amyloidosis are related conditions, both involving plasma cells. In AL amyloidosis, abnormal plasma cells produce misshapen light chain proteins that form amyloid deposits. These deposits can accumulate in various organs, including the heart, causing damage. This is distinct from the dam... read more

Yes, multiple myeloma (MM) and AL amyloidosis are related conditions, both involving plasma cells. In AL amyloidosis, abnormal plasma cells produce misshapen light chain proteins that form amyloid deposits. These deposits can accumulate in various organs, including the heart, causing damage. This is distinct from the damage caused by multiple myeloma itself, which primarily affects the bone marrow and can lead to different complications.

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