Systemic amyloidosis with an exceptional cutaneous presentation

Systemic amyloidosis with an exceptional cutaneous presentation

Alopecia and nail distrophy are rare signs of systemic amyloidosis. We present a case with both manifestations and give a brief review of the cutaneous signs of this disease. A biopsy of affected or unaffected skin may provide the diagnosis.

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Published in:Dermatology online journal Vol. 19; no. 1; p. 11
Main Authors: Barja, Juan, Piñeyro, Francisca, Almagro, Manuel, Sacristán, Felipe, Rodríguez-Lojo, Romina, Fernández-Jorge, Beatriz, Ruanova, Sonia, García-Silva, Jesus
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 15-01-2013
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Alopecia - etiology
Alopecia - pathology
Amyloidosis - complications
Amyloidosis - pathology
Biopsy
Diagnosis, Differential
Fatal Outcome
Female
Humans
Multiple Myeloma - diagnosis
Skin - pathology
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Summary:Alopecia and nail distrophy are rare signs of systemic amyloidosis. We present a case with both manifestations and give a brief review of the cutaneous signs of this disease. A biopsy of affected or unaffected skin may provide the diagnosis.
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ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D33VV2R1J7