familial amyloid polyneuropathy type II
familial amyloid polyneuropathy type II
A former subdivision of hereditary amyloidosis clinically characterised by neuropathy beginning at the hands and frequent carpal tunnel operations. Vitreous opacities occur early in the disease; impotence and renal insufficiency are rare. FAP-II is regarded as a type of transthyretin amyloidosis.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.