Biceps Tendon Rupture as an Early Manifestation of Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Amyloidosis is a protein-folding disorder that leads to extracellular fibrillar deposition, often resulting in multiorgan dysfunction and tissue damage. Although several organs are subject to amyloid deposition, early identification and treatment of cardiac disease is crucial for efficacy of therapy. Here, we describe the cases of 2 men who reported biceps tendon ruptures several years before their diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis.
Authors: Christopher Hicks, Laura Cei, Qihua Fan, Sarah Paciulli, Jessica Frankenhoff, Lana Sargent, Cory Trankle, Keyur B. Shah
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4392937086