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
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en Español
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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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Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de la Piel
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Amiloidosis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Chile
Institución/País de afiliación:
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL
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Hospital San Borja-Arriarán+CL
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