Light chain multiple myeloma with cutaneous AL amyloidosis.
J Dtsch Dermatol Ges
; 6(9): 744-5, 2008 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-18400020
ABSTRACT
Cutaneous AL amyloidosis is one complication of multiple myeloma. In our patient, painful sclerotic skin changes on the extremities and macroglossia were the presenting features which led to a more detailed investigation and the diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Histological examination revealed cutaneous deposits of amyloid which were positive with Congo red stain and had an apple green color in polarized light.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Esclerosis
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Enfermedades de la Piel
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Amiloidosis
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Macroglosia
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Mieloma Múltiple
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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De
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Revista:
J Dtsch Dermatol Ges
Asunto de la revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania