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Bullous amyloidosis. Case report with ultrastructural studies
Archives of Dermatology
|October 1, 1980
Summary
Primary systemic amyloidosis can cause skin fragility and hemorrhagic blisters due to breaks in dermal amyloid deposits. These blisters heal with milia, indicating a unique manifestation of this disease.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Primary systemic amyloidosis is a rare condition characterized by amyloid protein deposition in organs.
- Cutaneous manifestations of amyloidosis can vary, but significant skin fragility is uncommon.