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Center for rare neuromuscolar diseases

Policlinico Umberto I of Rome-Sapienza University of Rome

ATTRv ATTRwt 1 Rare Subtype

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Marco Ceccanti

Dr

Activity level

  • Patients per year150
  • New diagnoses per year20

Multidisciplinary team

  • HematologyOn-site
  • CardiologyOn-site
  • NephrologyOn-site
  • NeurologyOn-site
  • PathologyOn-site
Other specialists
GastroenterologyHepatologyRheumatologyOrthopaedicsGeneticistsGenetic counsellorsNuclear medicine specialistsCardiac imaging specialistsRadiologistsTransplant programme - heartTransplant programme - liverPalliative care

Diagnostic capabilities

  • EchocardiographyOn-site
  • Cardiac MRI (CMR)On-site
  • Radionuclide imagingOn-site
  • Histopathology (Congo red)On-site
  • Amyloid typingOn-site
  • Genetic testingOn-site
  • Fat aspiration / labial gland biopsyOn-site
  • Organ biopsiesOn-site

Subtype expertise

  • ALNo
  • ATTRvYes
  • ATTRwtYes
  • AANo
Rare subtypes
Localised amyloidosis

Treatment options

  • Chemotherapy (AL)Available via formal referral
  • TTR stabilizersAvailable on-site
  • RNA interferenceAvailable on-site
  • Antisense oligonucleotidesAvailable on-site
  • Stem cell transplantAvailable via formal referral
  • Heart transplantAvailable via formal referral
  • Kidney transplantAvailable via formal referral
  • Liver transplantAvailable via formal referral

Patient support services

Services offered
Genetic counsellingNutritional guidance (dietitian)Specialty pharmacyPalliative care

Networks & telemedicine

  • Telemedicine / virtual consultationNo
  • Part of a formal amyloidosis networkYes
  • Diagnostic services for other organisationsYes
Diagnostic services contact
Listings are self-reported by each center and have not been independently verified by the International Society of Amyloidosis (ISA). Inclusion in this directory does not constitute certification, accreditation, or endorsement by ISA.