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Intermediate primary alphalipoproteinemia-2 is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by half-normal plasma levels of apoA-I and HDL-C (Yamakawa-Kobayashi et al., 1999). Affected individuals may develop xanthomas and corneal opacities, but most do not have increased cardiovascular risk (summary by Rader and deGoma, 2012). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of hypoalphalipoproteinemia, see 604091. [from OMIM]

Primary hypoalphalipoproteinemia-2 is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by dysfunctional apoA-I production, resulting in undetectable levels of apoA-I in serum and in markedly low levels of serum high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). The disorder is associated with extensive atherosclerosis, xanthomas, and corneal opacities (summary by Tanaka et al., 2018). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of primary hypoalphalipoproteinemia, see 604091. [from OMIM]

Systemic amyloidosis is a rare protein misfolding and deposition disorder caused by extracellular deposition of amyloid and leading to progressive organ failure. Amyloid is composed of highly organized proteinaceous, insoluble, and degradation-resistant fibrils. Hereditary systemic amyloidosis-2 (AMYLD2), resulting from mutation in the FGA gene, is the most common form of hereditary renal amyloidosis. The kidneys are the major affected organ, presenting with proteinuria. Other less frequently involved organs include liver, heart, autonomic nerve, and, rarely, peripheral nerve. A strong family history of coronary or vascular disease is also frequently seen (summary by Muchtar et al., 2021). The various forms of hereditary systemic amyloidosis that do not have peripheral neuropathy as part of the clinical syndrome have been referred to as 'Ostertag type' in reference to a German family described by Benno Ostertag (1932) in which several members died with renal amyloidosis. Since the form of hereditary amyloidosis caused by mutation in the FGA gene is the most common in Europe and has a clinical presentation with hypertension and proteinuria, Benson (2005) considered it a very good candidate for being the original amyloidosis described by Ostertag. For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of hereditary systemic amyloidosis, see AMYLD1 (105210). [from OMIM]