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Secondary amyloidosis complicating arthropathic psoriasis
S Tsuda1, Y Maeyama, N Yamamoto
1Department of Dermatology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Japan.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|March 1, 1996
Summary
This study details a rare case of systemic amyloidosis secondary to arthropathic psoriasis. Autopsy revealed amyloid A protein deposits throughout multiple organs, highlighting a severe complication of this inflammatory skin condition.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Rheumatology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Arthropathic psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease with potential systemic manifestations.
- Systemic amyloidosis is a rare but serious complication characterized by protein deposits in organs.