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RMJ. 2012; 37(4): 362-364


Macular amyloidosis: incidence and risk factors in Jordanian patients

Mohammad Al-Helalat, Taghreed Jameel Almaaita.

Abstract
Objective: To determine the incidence and risk factors for macular amyloidosis.

Methods: 24,000 patients were assessed for the presence of macular amyloidosis. 120

patients were found to have MA. The diagnosis was based on clinical grounds. The

diagnosis was confirmed by histologic examination of skin biopsy in 30 randomly-

selected patients. Detailed medical history information was obtained and a thorough

physical examination was conducted for all patients in order to determine any

associated risk factors.

Results: The incidence of MA was 0.50%. 87.5% of patients were females with 7:1

female to male ratio. 82.0% of patients were in the age group of 20 to 50 years and the

mean age was 36.75 years. No other risk factors were found to be significantly

associated with MA.

Conclusion: MA is a relatively common disease within the Jordanian population.

Females are more prone to develop MA. Further studies are needed to address the

cause of high incidence of MA among females and in particular to assess any

hormonal role in the aetiology of this condition.

Key words: Macular amyloidosis, risk factors, incidence


 
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