Nodular localized primary cutaneous amyloidosis: a bullous variant. (1st April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: LaChance, A.; Phelps, A.; Finch, J.; Lu, J.; Elaba, Z.; Rezuke, W.; Murphy, M. J.
• Is Part Of: Clinical and experimental dermatology. Volume 39:Number 3(2014)
• Page Start: 344
• Page End: 347
• Publication Date: 2014-04-01
• Subjects: Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/ced.12305
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0307-6938

Abstract

Summary: Primary cutaneous amyloidosis describes a group of disorders in which amyloid is deposited in the skin without evidence of systemic involvement. Nodular localized primary cutaneous amyloidosis (NLPCA) is a rare form of these skin‐restricted amyloidoses. We present an unusual case of NLPCA in a 51‐year‐old man, who had clinical and histopathological evidence of subepidermal bullous formation, a unique feature in NLPCA. The possible pathogenesis of this change is discussed.