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Positive family history for amyloidosis and presence of SAA1 alpha/alpha genotype in M694V/M694V mutation may predispose to amyloidosis by increasing the clinical severity. Therefore, in such children early colchicine treatment might be recommended even if they are asymptomatic.
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