Background: The amyloidoses are a rare and heterogeneous group of disorders that are
characterized by the deposition of abnormally folded proteins in tissues ultimately leading to …

Amyloidoses are a spectrum of disorders caused by abnormal folding and extracellular
deposition of proteins. The deposits lead to tissue damage and organ dysfunction …

Amyloidosis is a rare group of diseases characterized by abnormal folding of proteins and
extracellular deposition of insoluble fibrils. It can be localized to one organ system or can …

BACKGROUND The discovery of leukocyte cell‐derived chemotaxin‐2 (LECT2) was the
result of a drive to find novel biomarkers of inflammatory diseases. 1 It was first isolated in …

Abstract Leukocyte chemotactic factor 2 (LECT2) amyloidosis is one of the most recently
described types of amyloidosis. Since its description, it has been found to be one the most …

Objectives To assess the prevalence of leukocyte cell-derived chemotactic 2 (LECT2), its
organ involvement, and its clinical association in autopsies from an ethnically biased …

The spleen is a commonly encountered specimen in surgical pathology. However, little is
known about the incidence, morphologic pattern, and clinical features of spleens involved by …

Histochemical and immunostains are routinely used to evaluate medical liver biopsy
specimens. The use of these special stains allows the identification of more clinically …

Leukocyte chemotactic factor 2 (LECT2) amyloidosis is a recently recognized entity that
often affects the kidneys. Little information is available regarding kidney transplant outcomes …

Context.—Amyloidosis is an uncommon but important entity. A protein-based classification
of amyloidosis defines the underlying disease process, directing clinical management and …