Amyloidosis cutaneous special formsE85.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Rare forms of cutaneous amyloidosis, such as poikiloderma-like cutaneous amyloidosis with changes especially in the extremities (e.g. lichenoid papules, vesicles, palmoplantar hyperkeratosis), photosensitivity and short stature.
Furthermore, bullous amyloidosis, which can be idiopathic or associated with plasmocytoma, is considered a special form of amyloidosis.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

S. A.L. Amyloidosis, macular.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

Ho MH, Chong LY (1998) Poikiloderma-like cutaneous amyloidosis in an ethnic Chinese girl. J Dermatol 25: 730-734
Holden CA, Weston MJ, MacDonald DM (1982) Trauma-induced bullae; the presenting feature of systemic amyloidosis associated with plasma cell dyscrasia. Br J Dermatol 107: 701-706
Ogino A, Tanaka S (1977) Poikiloderma-like cutaneous amyloidosis. Dermatologica 155: 301-309

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer