E88.0: Disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, not elsewhere classified

Proteins are important for many functions in the body and are present almost everywhere. In some disorders, certain proteins in the blood do not work properly. In other disorders, certain proteins are not sufficiently present in the blood. Various symptoms are possible.

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