Macroamylasemia
Definition
Macroamylasemia is the buildup of a molecule, called macroamylase, in the blood.
Causes
Macroamylase is a molecule that consists of an enzyme, called amylase, bound to a protein. Because it is relatively large, macroamylase is filtered very slowly from the blood by the kidneys.
Macroamylasemia has been associated with:
- Celiac disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lymphoma
- HIV infection
- Monoclonal gammopathy
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