A novel heterozygous mutation in the gelsolin gene 
causes Finnish gelsolin amyloidosis associated with 
nephropathy and thrombotic microangiopathy

Department of Pediatrics Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University) No. 19 Xiuhua Road Xiuying District Haikou City Hainan Province 570100, China Phone: 18876876071/0898-68622073

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/aoms/202433

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