Renal biopsy is a relatively safe procedure in cases of suspected amyloidosis and a valuable tool in excluding non-AL forms of the disease.
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Pinney
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D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003950:Diagnostic Techniques, Urological / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male