Manifestaciones cutáneas de amiloidosis sistémica como clave diagnóstica: Caso clínico / AA amyloidosis with cutaneous manifestations: Report of one case
Rev. méd. Chile
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140(4): 499-502, abr. 2012. ilus
Article
in Spanish
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Systemic amyloidosis is a rare disease that can affect any organ. Its clinical manifestations are varied and nonspecific. The skin involvement of this disease is common and can be easily recognized on physical examination. We report a 57-year-old male presenting with a two years history of malaise, dyspnea and myalgias. On physical examination, ungueal dystrophy, orange pigmentation of eyelids with periocular petechiae and mild macroglossia were observed. Incisional biopsies of the eyelids, cheeks and hands were obtained. The pathological study demonstrated amyloid deposits. Since protein electrophoresis was normal, the diagnosis of AA amyloidosis was postulated.
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Main subject:
Skin Diseases
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Amyloidosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL
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Hospital San Borja-Arriarán+CL
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