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Leukocyte Chemotactic Factor 2 Amyloidosis ( LECT ‐2) Amyloidosis Case Report and Review of the Current Literature

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Amyloid deposition is an increasingly recognized contributor to chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. It can result from various underlying conditions, including monoclonal gammopathies and chronic inflammatory states. Diagnosis is typically established by kidney biopsy demonstrating characteristic amyloid deposits. ALECT2 (leukocyte chemotactic factor 2) amyloidosis can present as nephrotic-range proteinuria. ALECT2 amyloidosis is an uncommon and under-recognized.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72055