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Primary amyloidosis is a legacy term historically used to describe amyloid light-chain (AL) amyloidosis, a condition characterized by abnormal deposition of misfolded light-chain proteins produced by plasma cells. The modern preferred term is AL amyloidosis. It involves systemic amyloid deposits that can affect multiple organs, leading to organ dysfunction.
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