Primary cutaneous amyloidosis is a form of amyloidosis associated with oncostatin M receptor.[2][3]
This type of amyloidosis has been divided into the following types:[4]: 520
- Macular amyloidosis is a cutaneous condition characterized by itchy, brown, rippled macules usually located on the interscapular region of the back.[4]: 521 Combined cases of lichen and macular amyloidosis are termed biphasic amyloidosis, and provide support to the theory that these two variants of amyloidosis exist on the same disease spectrum.[5]
- Lichen amyloidosis is a cutaneous condition characterized by the appearance of occasionally itchy lichenoid papules, typically appearing bilaterally on the shins.[4]: 521
- Nodular amyloidosis is a rare cutaneous condition characterized by nodules that involve the acral areas.[4]: 521
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Primary cutaneous amyloidosis |
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Other names | Primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis[1] |
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Macular amyloidosis, located on the right lumbar region of the back |
Specialty | Dermatology |
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James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.