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This study reports a rare case of macular amyloidosis (MA) presenting on the temple, an unusual location for this skin condition. The findings highlight the importance of considering MA in temple lesions with specific histological features.

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Histopathology

Background:

Macular amyloidosis (MA) is a skin condition characterized by deposits of amyloid in the dermal papillae.
MA typically affects the trunk and extremities, presenting as hyperpigmented macules in a reticular pattern.

Observation:

A 28-year-old male presented with a two-year history of multiple, discrete, brownish macules on his right temple.
The lesions exhibited a reticular pattern upon coalescence.
Histological examination revealed eosinophilic acellular material within the dermal papillae.

Findings:

The histological findings were consistent with macular amyloidosis.
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Implications:

This case expands the known clinical presentation spectrum of macular amyloidosis.
Dermatologists should consider MA in the differential diagnosis of temple lesions with similar clinical and histological features.