Systemic amyloidosis manifestation in a patient with psoriatic arthritis
An. bras. dermatol
; 96(3): 324-327, May-June 2021. graf
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1285063
Biblioteca responsável:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Systemic amyloidosis secondary to psoriatic arthritis is rare, and published data are based mainly on case reports and are associated with increased mortality. This is the report of a patient with long-term psoriatic arthritis and chronic sialadenitis, who showed an inadequate response to therapy. The diagnosis of secondary amyloidosis was attained through biopsies of genital skin lesions. Although very rare, it is important that dermatologists and general practitioners consider the possibility of amyloidosis in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, since an early intervention can be implemented, and thus, the prognosis of this condition can be improved.
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Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Psoríase
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Artrite Psoriásica
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Amiloidose de Cadeia Leve de Imunoglobulina
/
Amiloidose
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Assunto da revista:
Dermatologia
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR