AA amyloidosis most frequently develops secondary to which of the following?
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Correct answer: Chronic inflammatory conditions
AA amyloidosis occurs in the setting of chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or chronic infections. It results from deposition of serum amyloid A protein derived from the acute-phase reactant SAA.
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