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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oai:doaj.org-article:4a9426535807484d98328b374012245d2021-11-17T08:30:08ZSubcutaneous scalp nodule as the presenting symptom of systemic light-chain amyloidosis2160-9381https://doaj.org/article/4a9426535807484d98328b374012245d2018-07-01T00:00:00Zhttp://dpcj.org/index.php/dpc/article/view/406https://doaj.org/toc/2160-9381 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. Joseph TadrosStacey GoodmanEric R. TkaczykMattioli1885articlenodular amyloidosissystemic AL amyloidosispilar cystsubcutaneous noduleDermatologyRL1-803ENDermatology Practical & Conceptual, Vol 8, Iss 3 (2018) |
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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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Subcutaneous scalp nodule as the presenting symptom of systemic light-chain amyloidosis |
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Subcutaneous scalp nodule as the presenting symptom of systemic light-chain amyloidosis |
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Subcutaneous scalp nodule as the presenting symptom of systemic light-chain amyloidosis |
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Subcutaneous scalp nodule as the presenting symptom of systemic light-chain amyloidosis |
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Subcutaneous scalp nodule as the presenting symptom of systemic light-chain amyloidosis |
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subcutaneous scalp nodule as the presenting symptom of systemic light-chain amyloidosis |
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