Forms of amyloid localized to endocrine tissue

Forms of amyloid localized to endocrine tissue

  • ACal (calcitonin)—medullary carcinoma of the thyroid.
  • AANF (atrial natriuretic factor)—isolated atrial amyloid.
  • AIAPP (islet amyloid polypeptide)—type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulinoma.
  • APro (prolactin)—local amyloid in prolactinomas.
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