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
Subjects:	Aged Alopecia - etiology Alopecia - pathology Amyloidosis - complications Amyloidosis - pathology Biopsy Diagnosis, Differential Fatal Outcome Female Humans Multiple Myeloma - diagnosis Skin - pathology
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