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Subcutaneous scalp nodule as the presenting symptom of systemic light-chain amyloidosis
We present a case of subcutaneous nodular amyloidosis mimicking a pilar cyst. Further evaluation led to the diagnosis of malignant systemic light-chain amyloidosis. The epidemiology and histopathological features of light-chain amyloidosis with cutaneous involvement are reviewed, as well as current...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Derm101.com
2018
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6092069/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30116661 http://dx.doi.org/10.5826/dpc.0803a07 |
| Sumario: | We present a case of subcutaneous nodular amyloidosis mimicking a pilar cyst. Further evaluation led to the diagnosis of malignant systemic light-chain amyloidosis. The epidemiology and histopathological features of light-chain amyloidosis with cutaneous involvement are reviewed, as well as current recommendations for initial evaluation. |
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