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Systemic amyloidosis with initial polyneuropathy

D D Lee1, C Y Huang, C K Wong

  • 1Department of Dermatology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.

The Journal of Dermatology
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
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Systemic amyloidosis can initially present as polyneuropathy. This rare condition may later manifest with heart failure, macroglossia, and ecchymoses, confirmed by nerve and skin biopsies.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Systemic amyloidosis is a rare condition characterized by the deposition of amyloid proteins in various organs.
  • Initial symptoms can be subtle and non-specific, leading to diagnostic delays.