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Ser77Tyr transthyretin amyloidosis in Israel: Initial manifestations and diagnostic features

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Amyloidosis due to the transthyretin Ser77Tyr mutation (ATTRS77Y) is a rare autosomal‐dominant disorder, characterized by carpal‐tunnel syndrome, poly‐ and autonomic‐neuropathy, and cardiomyopathy. However, related symptoms and signs are often nonspecific… Click to show full abstract

Amyloidosis due to the transthyretin Ser77Tyr mutation (ATTRS77Y) is a rare autosomal‐dominant disorder, characterized by carpal‐tunnel syndrome, poly‐ and autonomic‐neuropathy, and cardiomyopathy. However, related symptoms and signs are often nonspecific and confirmatory tests are required. We describe the age and frequency of early symptoms and diagnostic features among individuals of Jewish Yemenite descent in Israel.

Keywords: diagnostic features; israel initial; ser77tyr transthyretin; amyloidosis israel; transthyretin amyloidosis; amyloidosis

Journal Title: Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology
Year Published: 2023

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