Amyloidosis in Vanuatu.
Thirteen cases of amyloidosis are reported from Vanuatu between 1983 and 1985. There appears to be a high incidence of the disease similar to that found in Papua New Guinea. The role of malaria as an aetiological agent is discussed although most cases had a history of past or active tuberculosis. Most patients presented as either nephrotic syndrome or a syndrome of abdominal pain, diarrhoea, weight loss and proteinuria.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008288:Malaria / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008542:Melanesia; D008875:Middle Aged; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000150:complications