Peripheral Neuropathy
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Q. A patient presents with nephrotic syndrome, heart failure, weight loss, and neuropathy. Which of the following would confirm the diagnosis of amyloidosis?
a
Congo red birefringence from amyloid deposits under polarized light in an unstained preparation
b
Congo red birefringence from amyloid deposits under non-polarized light in Apple-green stained preparation
c
Apple-green birefringence from amyloid deposits under polarized light in Congo red stained preparation
d
Apple-green birefringence from amyloid deposits under non-polarized light in Congo red stained preparation
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