Cerebral amyloid angiopathy
Alternate Names : Amyloidosis - cerebral, CAA
Pictures & Images
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Amyloidosis on the fingers
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Amyloidosis refers to the extracellular deposition of a protein called amyloid. This protein deposition can affect multiple organs. The deposition of amyloid may be a by-product of normal aging, or may occur with several other conditions. In this picture, we see how amyloidosis can affect the skin as nodular deposits on the fingers.
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Arteries of the brain
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The internal carotid arteries and the vertebral arteries supply blood to the brain.
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