Systemic amyloidosis with an exceptional cutaneous presentation

Dermatol Online J. 2013 Jan 15;19(1):11.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Alopecia / etiology*
  • Alopecia / pathology
  • Amyloidosis / complications
  • Amyloidosis / pathology*
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis
  • Skin / pathology*