Amyloidosis, perforating cutaneous E85.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Rare special form of cutaneous amyloidosis with clinically and histologically verifiable perforation of the epidermis, caused by transepidermal ejection of the "waste protein" amyloid.

Therapy
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According to the lichen amyloidosus.

Literature
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  1. Bacharach-Buhles M, Altmeyer P (1992) Perforating cutaneous amyloidosis. Dermatologist 43: 364-368

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Amyloid; Cutaneous amyloidosis (overview); Lichen amyloidosis;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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