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|•||Carpal tunnel syndrome| Primary amyloidosis is a disorder in
which abnormal proteins build up in tissues and organs. Clumps
of the abnormal proteins are called amyloid deposits. Amyloid -
primary The cause of primary amyloidosis is unknown. The
condition is related to abnormal and excess production of
antibodies by a type of immune cell called plasma cells. Primary
amyloidosis can lead to conditions that include: - Carpal tunnel
syndrome - Heart muscle damage (cardiomyopathy) leading to
congestive heart failure - Intestinal malabsorption - Liver
enlargem