Why Is Amyloidosis So Often Misdiagnosed?

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of All Things Amyloid, we hear from Dr. Angela Dispenzieri, hematologist from the Mayo Clinic. Adapted from her video “Why is amyloidosis so often misdiagnosed?”, Dr. Dispenzieri discusses the top three reasons why amyloidosis is often misdiagnosed. Two of the reasons - the complexity of the disease and commonality of symptoms - she examines in depth. Importantly, she offers guidance on appropriate diagnostic pathways for clinicians. Her video can be found in the Education Hub on Mackenzie’s Mission website. For an overview of amyloidosis, please see episode 2 (for clinicians) or episode 3 (for patients).