Amyloid angiopathy is a rare disease that occurs when an abnormal protein, called amyloid, builds up in blood vessels or organs and causes impaired function. Blood vessels in organs that may be affected include the brain, heart, kidneys, liver, spleen, nervous system, and digestive tract.

We all know that strokes are caused by high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, and some less common causes include blood clots from the heart or brain vascular malformations. But there is still a cause that is less noticed, which is amyloid angiopathy.

Abercrombie syndrome is a rare disorder, often occurring as a complication of chronic diseases such as tuberculosis, bone and joint diseases, syphilis...